Monday, September 14, 2026 Hotel Times Markets, development and the deal wire
People

The general manager pipeline is shrinking

Fewer candidates are coming through the traditional operations route, and the shortfall is structural.

Rooms and F&B careers are competing with other sectors for the same graduates, and the path to general manager now passes through more lateral roles. Owners report longer searches and more external hires.

Internal development programmes are the most common response.

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