Revealed: Britain's hoteliers are 'exhausted', with more than half ready to quit and many saying it's easier to 'walk through an airport with kids' than run a hotel.

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By Jane Memmler for Mailonline

Published: 1:12 p.m. GMT, 25 March 2024 | Updated: 14:56 GMT, March 25, 2024

Sounds like the ultimate dream job.

You work in a beautiful environment. You meet new people every day and enjoy some of the best food and drink in the world.

Yet more than half of Britain's independent hoteliers are on the brink of abyss. of burnout.

According to a study undertaken by Profitroom, almost 70% have considered donning their bathrobe due to the skyrocketing level of stress, with Christmas and the summer holidays the times of year when work anxiety peaks. Nearly one in seven people reached breaking point during these periods.

According to the study, among all hospitality professions , stress is particularly felt among demanding staff. manager positions.

The job has a myriad of challenges, from handling customer complaints to resolving personnel issues and managing risks...