NOC 60031: Accommodation service managers

The employment outlook will be Very good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Ontario:

Approximately 17,450 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 74%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 7%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations

61% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

31% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 54% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Employment prospects in this occupation are favourable as the tourism sector continues its recovery from the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment demand has the potential to rise as interest rates and inflation decline, which could strengthen consumer spending on non-essential goods and services. Most accommodation service managers work in traveller accommodations. Some jobs are seasonal, existing for only part of the year, while others run year-round. The total number of persons employed tends to spike during the busy tourist season.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 87%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 91% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations

52% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

37% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 43% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 15% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 86%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 84% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 16% compared to 18% for all occupations

54% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

37% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 57% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

The level of travel activity continues to rise post-pandemic and has increased significantly due to a surge in domestic tourism. This has led to greater employment demand.

Most accommodation service managers work in traveler accommodations. Jobs in this industry are seasonal, being closely tied to tourism. As such, opportunities will be greater during the summer months.

Individuals with post-secondary education in hotel management or a related discipline will have more opportunities.

Opportunities will also be greater for those willing to work near tourist destinations, are bilingual, and are willing to do shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in New Brunswick:

Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 86%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 14%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 16% for all occupations

52% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

27% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 43% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Quebec:

Approximately 10,600 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 77%

Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations

61% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

30% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 43% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 56% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Employment growth in the accommodation services subsector is driven by tourism and business travel.

Increased local and interprovincial tourism – supported by recent expansion of services by transportation companies to connect major Canadian cities – should sustain and support job growth in the accommodation sector, despite recent decline in U.S. travellers due to trade disputes.

Recent and possibly continued government funding to boost local tourism, including a $2 million federal investment to develop local tourism products and experience in the province, should help sustain jobs for accommodation service workers.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 87%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations

63% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

31% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 50% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 50% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for accommodation services in Alberta is expected to continue to grow over the forecast period with increased interprovincial, U.S., and overseas visitors.

Some areas of the province see seasonal demand shifts in this occupation between high and low seasons for tourism.

Some of Alberta’s top tourist destinations have seen a surge in visitors, particularly during peak seasons. This has increased demand for hotel and resort management roles across the province.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Alberta:

Approximately 5,550 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 84%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 20% for all occupations

63% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

27% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.

A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

There were considerable gains in tourist traffic in 2025 which generated significant economic spin-offs in the sector. Looking forward, the Island’s tourism sector is expected to maintain its momentum thanks in part to a new five-year growth strategy introduced in 2024. The plan aims to expand tourism activity in the province and generate more visitor traffic during the shoulder and winter seasons. This in turn should contribute to improved job prospects over the forecast period.

Most accommodation service managers work in traveler accommodations. Jobs in the traveler accommodations industry are closely tied to tourism and are affected by seasonal changes in demand, generally performing better during summer months.

Continued growth in the province’s overall economy will be a driving factor for new employment opportunities. Some jobs are seasonal or for part of the year but a large number of those employed in this occupation work year round, and the number of persons employed tends to be higher during the busy tourist season.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 450 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 90%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 84% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations

43% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

52% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 47% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 53% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by consumer discretionary income for tourism and entertainment or sporting events, along with business conferences.

The provincial government has increased funding to Travel Manitoba to encourage travel within the province and attract more out-of-province visitors, with a greater focus on Indigenous tourism growth.

Current Canada-U.S. trade tensions may impact U.S. business travel to the province.

Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg, Parklands and North regions.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Manitoba:

Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 84%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations

66% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

28% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 47% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The accommodation and food and sector has a high rate of employee turnover relative to other sectors.

Canadian travel to the U.S. has decreased, which may spur local tourism.

Employment opportunities are influenced by consumer spending levels and the strength of the economy.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in British Columbia:

Approximately 10,800 people work in this occupation.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Accommodation services (NAICS 721): 82%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 83% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 17% compared to 22% for all occupations

61% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

35% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 48% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 52% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Trade tensions have led to an increase in Canadians travelling domestically in 2025, potentially benefitting this occupation. An increase in domestic travel to the territory is expected to continue throughout the forecast period.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Northwest Territories:

Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 88%

81% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

31% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 50% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 50% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 26% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 18% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for accommodation service managers (NOC 60031) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Trade tensions have led to an increase in Canadians travelling domestically in 2025, potentially benefitting this occupation. An increase in domestic travel to the territory is expected to continue throughout the forecast period.

Here are some key facts about accommodation service managers in Nunavut:

Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Accommodation service managers mainly work in the following sectors:

Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 88%

78% of accommodation service managers work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.

20% of accommodation service managers are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 70% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 30% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 20% compared to 37% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 15% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 10% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a