OysterLink Analysis: Youth Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Sees Slight Dip in 2025
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 12, 2025) - Youth employment in the U.S. leisure and hospitality industry declined slightly over the past year, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data analyzed by OysterLink, a job platform built for hospitality professionals and employers.
Food / Beverages, Internet Technology, Leisure / Travel / Hotels
2025-09-12 11:06 AM EDT | OysterLink
OysterLink Poll Finds Celebrity Chef Shows Paint an Unrealistic Picture of Kitchen Life
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 11, 2025) - An OysterLink poll of about 120 hospitality professionals reveals that most believe celebrity chef shows fail to reflect the real world of restaurant kitchens.
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2025-09-11 5:09 PM EDT | OysterLink
Black Youth Employment in Hospitality Rises 15% Amid Sector Decline, OysterLink Analysis Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 10, 2025) - Analysis by OysterLink of July 2025 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals a demographic shift among young workers (ages 16-24) in the hospitality sector. While overall employment in the industry fell, the number of Black or African American youth employed grew by 15%, marking a key change in representation.
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2025-09-10 2:51 PM EDT | OysterLink
Leisure and Hospitality Remains Top Employer for U.S. Youth, OysterLink Analysis Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2025) - The leisure and hospitality sector continues to dominate youth employment in the U.S., employing about 5.36 million workers aged 16 to 24 in July 2025, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as analyzed by OysterLink.
Food / Beverages, Internet Technology, Leisure / Travel / Hotels
2025-09-09 10:27 AM EDT | OysterLink
Hotel Workers Are 4 Times More Likely to Be Unionized than Restaurant Staff, OysterLink Analysis Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 4, 2025) - Hotel employees are joining unions at a far higher rate than their restaurant counterparts, according to an OysterLink analysis of the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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2025-09-04 3:20 PM EDT | OysterLink
Bachelor Party Goes Wild at Peppermint Hippo
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 4, 2025) - Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD) The Peppermint Hippo, known as one of the premier destinations for nightlife and adult entertainment, once again lived up to its reputation by hosting what witnesses describe as one of the most unforgettable bachelor parties in recent memory.
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2025-09-04 12:46 AM EDT | Tradewinds Universal
Training and Career Growth Key to Retaining Hospitality Talent, OysterLink Insights Show
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - September 3, 2025) - According to new insights from OysterLink, hospitality professionals see training and career development opportunities as essential for staying in their jobs long-term. In a recent industry poll, more than half of respondents said they are more likely to stay with an employer who invests in their skills, whether through on-the-job training, mentorship programs, or pathways to management. By contrast, fewer than 20% felt that pay al
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2025-09-03 11:41 AM EDT | OysterLink
Leisure & Hospitality Unemployment Tops All Major Industries, Oysterlink Analysis of Latest BLS Report Shows
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 1, 2025) - The latest unemployment report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as analyzed by OysterLink, shows that leisure and hospitality recorded a 6.2% unemployment rate in July 2025, up from 5.5% a year earlier. This makes it the highest unemployment rate of any major industry, while the over
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2025-09-01 4:31 PM EDT | OysterLink
52% of Hospitality Workers Fear AI Will Displace Jobs, OysterLink Poll Finds
Miami, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2025) - As artificial intelligence and automation enter hotels, front-of-house operations, and even kitchens, the hospitality industry is grappling with an urgent question: will this technology create opportunities or eliminate them?
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2025-08-26 2:37 PM EDT | OysterLink