The U.S. Cities Powering America’s Hospitality Industry
5. Houston: Emerging force: multicultural cuisine, large food & beverage investment, hotel market expansion. Recently ranked among the top U.S. food cities. 4. Los Angeles: Large entertainment + foodservice ecosystem, major tourism flows, hospitality infrastructure. Identified as strong for hospitality students and the industry. 3. Austin: Rapid hotel job growth, creative cuisine scene, rising hospitality investment. Listed among the fastest- growing hotel job cities.
Ecosystems (hotels + restaurants + conventions + tourism) — useful context for your magazine’s NYC/Long Island audience. Note: the data is imperfect (comprehensive “hospitality capital” rankings are scarce), so I’ve pulled in the strongest signals available. Here’s a top-5 list of U.S. cities worth Tracking for their Strong Hospitality
Rank City Why It’s Notable for Hospitality Key Data Points
1. New York City: Global gateway, highest hotel development pipeline, top restaurant density. Named #1 in America’s Best Cities list. 2. Miami: Strong tourism & resort draw, global dining profile, vibrancy for hospitality careers. Ranked #1 “foodie city” by WalletHub.
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