Migrant Worker Research in the Field of Hospitality and Tourism: State of the Art and Future Perspectives

Abstract

In recent years, the employment of migrant workers in the hospitality and tourism (H&T) industry has increased considerably. Many migrant workers find jobs in the industry either formal or informal. However, the number of research conducted on migrant workers has been declining. Therefore, it is high time to start the research on migrant workers. This study aims to critically examine the research on migrant workers in the field of H&T and to develop new perspectives for future research in the field. In this context, 25 articles published between 2012 and 2022 were systematically reviewed. The findings have revealed that the research on migrant workers in H&T has not made sufficient progress and that there are still many research questions to be answered. Based on this, 34 research questions have been developed for future research. Considering that there is no review study synthesizing the research on migrant workers in the literature, this study is expected to significantly contribute to the literature.