Hospitality and Tourism Industry in South Carolina

Overview of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
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Hospitality and Tourism Industry in South Carolina
The hospitality and tourism industry nowadays has become a significant and essential industry that contributes to many countries' economies. With many jobs on offer, the hospitality and tourism industry are among the growing sectors in the world. The industry contributed close to 8 Trillion Dollars to the Global Economy in 2017, which is expected to cross 10 Trillion Dollars by 2025 (Seog Jobs , 2022). Despite this industry's growth, some challenges hinder smooth development. This term paper focuses on the state of the hospitality and tourism industry in South Carolina.
The hospitality and tourism industry has led to an improved economy in South Carolina through foreign exchange earnings and job creation, including many others. Some places that attract tourists include; Charleston's Historic District, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Plantation Gardens, Hilton Head Island, Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, Congaree National Park, Huntington Beach State Park and South Carolina State Museum. In 2019, tourism generated 24.4 billion dollars for South Carolina's economy (University of South Carolina, 2021). The industry was affected by the coronavirus in 2020, which led to a reduction in tourists, and a big loss incurred.
Challenges involved in managing restaurant operation
Unskilled management affects the hospitality and tourism industry. Many people managing restaurants do not have more required skills to run the industry. Employers report that most employees in this sector require three to four months of experience before becoming proficient and productive in the workplace (University of South Carolina, 2021). Contrary to the report, unskilled managers employ a workforce that is not skilled, leading to poor performance in the industry. The tourist service means a lot in retaining the tourists and attracting more, which means that the more skilled the management, the more chances of an increase in the number of tourists. The challenge of unskilled management could be addressed by ensuring that every management member presents their documents showing how skilled and the knowledge they have on managing. The process can also be done when employing any worker in the restaurant.
Low salaries and poor pay is other challenges facing restaurant operation management. The money set aside for wages is low compared to the amount earned, making the employees drop their jobs. The low pay discourages the management, making them deliver low-quality services in the restaurants. Poor services attract losses because the industry receives fewer tourists. Poor pay of the management can be addressed by setting aside enough money for salaries to motivate service delivery.
Labor shortage also affects the management of restaurant operations. Wherever there is a labor shortage, the services offered are mostly not welcoming. In the tourism industry, labor shortage brings about poor services, which discourages tourists. In South Carolina, restaurants that have low number of laborers attract fewer tourists. The challenge of insufficient labor can be sorted by educating peopl...