Meet Boston seeks to fill hundreds of open positions across hospitality field at fourth annual career fair

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Top hospitality and tourism employers in the region are looking to connect with hundreds of job seekers at Meet Boston’s upcoming annual Regional Career Fair on April 29.

Meet Boston is the primary organization in charge of bringing meetings, conventions and tourism-related business to the region.

As a partnership organization, Meet Boston promotes and collaborates with over 1,000 partners in the greater Boston region and across New England, striving to drive a robust visitor economy and build equity within the sector.

The organization delivers inclusive programs and services that work to enhance the local economy by unifying a range of community stakeholders around the opportunities, experiences, and energy that define the destination and the visitor journey.

The free career fair will take place at the Hyatt Regency Boston from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and registration for the free event is open to all.

The event will kick off with remarks from principal and founder of Conan Harris & Associates, Conan Harris; president and CEO of Meet Boston, Martha J. Sheridan; Meet Boston Board Chair Dan Donahue; president of the Saunders Hotel Group; and other dignitaries.

More than 100 employers participated in last year’s Meet Boston Career Fair and there is an expectation for even more businesses to participate this year, including hotels, restaurants, casinos, entertainment venues, sports teams, destination management companies, tourism and attractions, meetings and conventions, travel and transportation, and more.

Sheridan said that because workforce development within the tourism and hospitality sector is an important part of the mission at Meet Boston, it led them to launch their own career fair four years ago.

“Along with our partner Conan Harris and Associates, we have created an event that has become an important recruitment tool for the industry,” she said.

Some of this year’s prospective employers include Boston Duck Tours, Boston Hidden Gems, Lucky Strike Fenway, The Langham Hotel, Mecha Noodle Bar, View Boston, UMass Amherst, Dnata Catering and more.

“The opportunities run the gamut from tours and attractions to hotels to restaurants and more. They also represent multiple neighborhoods in Boston and other parts of the Greater Boston area and the Commonwealth,” Sheridan added.

The event provides job seekers with networking opportunities among top hospitality and tourism employers to explore exciting career options.

The fair also welcomes job seekers and students from all levels – internships, entry-level, full-time and part-time, trade schools, certificate programs, or colleges.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free headshots, complete with complimentary hair and makeup, network with industry professionals, schedule on-site job interviews, and participate in professional development workshops: Excelling in Customer Service: Insights from Hospitality & Tourism Experts, which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.; and Charting Your Course: Navigating the Path from Entry-Level to Leadership in Hospitality & Tourism, which runs from 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

For this year’s career fair, Meet Boston has re-partnered with Conan Harris & Associates to execute broader workforce development and supplier diversity initiatives.

Conan Harris and Associates (CHA) connects community-based organizations with partnerships and resources from the nonprofit, private, and public sectors. As a certified minority business enterprise, they offer a range of services that bridge the social, economic and racial divide experienced by disenfranchised communities in health, education, housing and workforce development.

Their work fosters inclusion, diversity and social change through services that include strategic planning, workforce development, community relations and engagement, executive coaching and training, and capacity building. 

Harris said that he anticipated that this year’s career fair would be just as successful — if not more so — than last year’s “record-breaking event, which drew a remarkable number of professionals seeking their next career move.”

“Boston’s vibrant hospitality and tourism sector continues to thrive as the city’s third-largest industry, and this career fair is one of the many ways Meet Boston champions career opportunities and growth for highly qualified individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds and communities,” he said.

He and his company are excited to partner with Meet Boston again for this event.

“We’re thrilled to partner again with Meet Boston to host another successful career fair to connect diverse job seekers with employers actively seeking to build a more inclusive and representative workforce, offer networking opportunities and direct interaction to showcase skills and find opportunities,” said Harris.

He also said that the career fair allows candidates to showcase their distinctive perspectives and skills to companies seeking qualified talent.

“Employers attending these events are looking for top-notch candidates who can bring fresh ideas and contribute to an inclusive work environment,” he said.

Sheridan said that the time is now to connect prospective employees with our leading hospitality businesses in Greater Boston as we strive to build more equity, access and opportunity within the travel industry.

“Workforce development within the tourism and hospitality sector is part of our mission at Meet Boston, to ensure our visitor economy remains robust. The travel and hospitality sector is booming in Greater Boston, and there are hundreds of open positions to fill, especially heading into 2026 when our region will host major events, including FIFA World Cup 2026, Massachusetts 250 celebrations, Tall Ships, and more,” she said. 

The career fair is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, please visit meetboston.com/career-fair.