The hospitality industry is expanding at a rapid rate, and as new rooms open these will help to support more jobs, along with the economic benefits of equipping them with hotel furniture, appliances and so on.
According to the British Hospitality Association, there are around 900,000 young 'NEETs' in the UK - people aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training.
The hospitality industry is working hard not only to expand in its own right, but to create job opportunities suitable for these young people, as well as to recruit older hospitality workers who may be looking to switch jobs or re-enter the profession.
By 2020, a further 300,000 hospitality jobs are expected to be created through industry expansion efforts, and in order to tackle youth unemployment, around a fifth of these roles will be aimed at young people who are not in work.
Already 34,000 jobs have been created, at events like one held in London at City Hall in September, where the Big Hospitality Conversation saw 'on the spot' roles offered to young people who attended.
Tourism minister Helen Grant said: "The hospitality sector is a thriving and dynamic one that can offer people a fulfilling, challenging career with great opportunities for progression.
"The Big Hospitality Conversation shows young people the exciting options available to them and will help unearth the sector's leaders of tomorrow."
Of course, expansion in the hospitality sector needs to be planned and sustainable, and there are many factors that can influence this, including the need for suitable tourism campaigns to bring in a steady and increasing supply of visitors, both domestically and internationally.
Supportive planning laws must be in place to allow hoteliers to add to their number of rooms if land is available to build on, or by converting or renovating existing buildings.
And the best choice of hotel furniture is essential to fit out rooms to a high specification, making guests feel welcome and as though their comfort is a top priority for the hotelier.
With all of this in mind, the future of the hospitality industry is looking bright - and that means the employment prospects of young people are on the up as well.