San Diego County Hospitality Industry Studies

San Diego’s hospitality industry is a large component of the regional economy. In 2004, close to 152,000 people were employed in the industry – almost 11 percent of all those employed in the county. The Workforce Partnership’s three hospitality publications provide information on the industry and its occupations, as well as recommendations on how to ensure that San Diego has the hospitality workforce it needs.

Careers in San Diego’s Hospitality Industry: Opportunities Abound
This publication is a comprehensive resource publication about the hospitality industry, including information on sector trends, firms, employment, occupations, wages and career ladder opportunities, along with 61 occupational profiles. (262 pages pdf)

San Diego’s Hospitality Industry – Outlook: Sunny
This publication is a compact summary of the hospitality industry, including information on industry trends, firms, employment, occupations, wages, and career ladder opportunities.
(36 pages pdf)

San Diego’s Hospitality Industry: Keeping It Vibrant
This publication provides policy recommendations to ensure that the region's hospitality industry employers are able to find the skilled workers they need to stay profitable, and its hospitality industry employees have the career opportunities they need to thrive in our region. (28 pages pdf)