Author: Yekaterina V. Loginova, Sr. Lecturer of Travel Business and Hospitality Dept., Ural State University of Economics

Abstract: Having assessed individual­motivational and organizational components the author characterizes the state of labour potential in hospitality industry. The paper reveals the reasons for and sources of satisfaction with labour activity and outlines main directions for its improvement.

Keywords: hospitality, hospitality industry organizations, employee, labour potential, labour behavior, degree of satisfaction, career