Hospitality consulting is the counsel and expertise given by professionals to hotel owners, operators, restaurant owners, club management, and other professionals in the hospitality industry.
In the United States, consultants in the hospitality industry generally earn a degree in Hospitality Management.[1] The average salary for consultants starts around $45,000 and can be up to $119,000.[2] Currently, the average salary for a Hospitality Consultant is $80,000.[3]
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects hotel management careers, which include related business and financial careers, all of which may require a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, to increase more than 17% through 2016.[4] As a result of the global recession, the hospitality industry is experiencing a downturn in revenue and operating profits.