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Hospitality jobs boom as US prepares for World Cup
Key takeaways
- Archie Mitchell Business reporter Getty Images The US economy created 172,000 jobs in May as pubs, bars and restaurants ramped up hiring ahead of the World Cup.
- They were primarily created in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
- The figures cover the lead-up to this summer's tournament, being jointly hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
Archie Mitchell Business reporter Getty Images The US economy created 172,000 jobs in May as pubs, bars and restaurants ramped up hiring ahead of the World Cup.
They were primarily created in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The figures cover the lead-up to this summer's tournament, being jointly hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
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