Hospitality and tourism book published
A new book, edited by Dr Anastasios Hadjisolomou, Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, and Deirdre Curran, University of Galway, has been published.
“Unpacking Hospitality Work Realities: Insights and Advocacy from the Global Hospitality Research Alliance” has arisen from research undertaken by the Global Hospitality Research Alliance (GHRA) (hospitalityresearchalliance.com). The book provides evidence-based insights and discussions on today’s workplace realities in the hospitality and tourism industry.
The hospitality and tourism sector is undeniably vital to the global economy, employing an estimated 1 in 10 workers. However, the industry faces long-standing criticism for its employment practices and a persistent labour-shortage crisis. These systemic issues highlight the urgent need to reform employment practices and promote fair work across the sector.
The new book uses comparative perspectives and insights from international case studies to illustrate the employment challenges, what needs to change, and how change can best be implemented to ensure fair work in hospitality. In this volume, GHRA brings together over 20 researchers from 14 institutions using research to provoke positive change to working conditions in hospitality and tourism. This volume is framed around the Fair Work principles and pulls together workplace-based international research to make it accessible in a way that informs both policy and practice and provides valuable insights into international hospitality work in a globalised context. The volume offers a call to action, and suggestions for a research agenda, that will lead towards a more hopeful and fair employment proposition for workers in hospitality and tourism.
Published: 15 May 2025
