How to become an accommodation service manager
Official title: Accommodation service managers
Also called: Inn manager, Camp manager, Hotel manager, Motel manager, Hostel manager, Resort manager, Campground manager, Ski resort manager, Nursing home manager, Reservations manager, Youth hostel manager, Lodging house manager
Accommodation service managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of an accommodation establishment or of a department within such an establishment. They are employed by hotels, motels, resorts, student residences and other accommodation establishments, or they may be self-employed.
Main tasks
- Develop, implement and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the department or establishment
- Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
- Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies
- Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies
- Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions
- Recruit and supervise staff, oversee training and set work schedules
- Resolve customer complaints
How to become one
A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually required for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation establishments. Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.
Pay · Outlook
- Median pay: $74,100 a year The middle half earn $56,999 to $101,244.
- About 51,100 people worked in this job in 2023, and about 58,800 are projected by 2033. (+15.1%)
- Projected labour market to 2033: balance.
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Questions people ask
How do I become an accommodation service manager?
A university degree or college diploma in hotel management or other related discipline is usually required for managers employed by hotel chains or large accommodation establishments. Several years of experience within the accommodation industry are usually required and may substitute for formal educational requirements.
How much does an accommodation service manager earn in Canada?
Median full-time pay is $74,100 a year (Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank)). The middle half earn $56,999 to $101,244.
Is an accommodation service manager a growing career in Canada?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 15% by 2033, from about 51,100 to about 58,800 people (Employment and Social Development Canada).
Do you need a degree to become an accommodation service manager?
Not always. 32% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Statistics Canada: Census 2021: employment by occupation, gender and education (98-10-0449) (2021 Census), Statistics Canada Open Licence, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Statistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (Version 1.0), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada: Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) (2024 to 2033), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank): Wages by occupation (2025 (revised 2025-11-19)), Open Government Licence - Canada, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03