Sumi Ingerson is a lecturer at the Adelaide University – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Passionate about innovative teaching, she received the 2019 Dr Ian Whyte Award for excellence in teaching and learning. A former academic director, she has led curriculum development and accreditation, shaping programmes that align industry needs with academic standards. Her work explores consumer behaviour in hospitality settings, events and tourism.Beni Halvorsen is an award-winning researcher and teacher, published in top journals such as The International Journal of Human Resource Management, and serves as Diversity Council Australia’s expert on migrants. He specialises in diversity, HR, employee turnover and retention, and healthcare. A quantitatively trained academic and consultant, he has presented his research at the Academy of Management, and the British Academy of Management, helping organisations attract and retain their talentJohn Hatzinikolakis is a senior lecturer at Adelaide University (School of Management, College of Business and Law) – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Prior to this, he was a senior manager in the South Australian hospitality industry. John has also consulted on business strategy, management, and higher education development in Japan and Australia. He has been awarded the Business School Top Mid-Career Teacher Award, and four Teaching and Learning Excellence Commendation Awards.Brad Nikolic is an accomplished academic and business professional with extensive international experience having worked across Australia, Germany and Singapore. His expertise lies in organisational behaviour, leadership and strategic management. As a business strategist, business transformation advisor and organisational culture consultant, he has a successful track record in shaping high-performance environments. Brad’s exceptional career covers multiple industries, where he has excelled as an operations leader and business development specialist.

"This book is an important and timely contribution that places migrant workers at the centre of hospitality research and practice. Bringing together context, theory, and applied insights, it offers valuable perspectives for academics, students, and industry professionals interested in migration and workforce sustainability. It is set to become a key reference for understanding both the challenges and opportunities migrant labour brings to global hospitality."Dr Najmeh Hassanli, University of Technology Sydney Business School, AU"This book will provide readers with an overview of migrant workers in the hospitality industry with a focus on skill discounting, migrant turnover, migrant motivations and retention strategies. It should provide a strong reference source for researchers in the field."Dr Kellie Lumsden, Former Head of College at the International College of Hotel Management, AU

• 1.Hospitality and Migrant Labour: An Overview 2.Skill Discounting and Migrant Workers 3.Migrant Turnover 4.Understanding Migrant Motivations and Opportunities in Hospitality 5.Migrant Retention 6.Future Trends and Recommendations

Sumi Ingerson is a lecturer at the Adelaide University – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Passionate about innovative teaching, she received the 2019 Dr Ian Whyte Award for excellence in teaching and learning. A former academic director, she has led curriculum development and accreditation, shaping programmes that align industry needs with academic standards. Her work explores consumer behaviour in hospitality settings, events and tourism.Beni Halvorsen is an award-winning researcher and teacher, published in top journals such as The International Journal of Human Resource Management, and serves as Diversity Council Australia’s expert on migrants. He specialises in diversity, HR, employee turnover and retention, and healthcare. A quantitatively trained academic and consultant, he has presented his research at the Academy of Management, and the British Academy of Management, helping organisations attract and retain their talentJohn Hatzinikolakis is a senior lecturer at Adelaide University (School of Management, College of Business and Law) – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Prior to this, he was a senior manager in the South Australian hospitality industry. John has also consulted on business strategy, management, and higher education development in Japan and Australia. He has been awarded the Business School Top Mid-Career Teacher Award, and four Teaching and Learning Excellence Commendation Awards.Brad Nikolic is an accomplished academic and business professional with extensive international experience having worked across Australia, Germany and Singapore. His expertise lies in organisational behaviour, leadership and strategic management. As a business strategist, business transformation advisor and organisational culture consultant, he has a successful track record in shaping high-performance environments. Brad’s exceptional career covers multiple industries, where he has excelled as an operations leader and business development specialist.

"This book is an important and timely contribution that places migrant workers at the centre of hospitality research and practice. Bringing together context, theory, and applied insights, it offers valuable perspectives for academics, students, and industry professionals interested in migration and workforce sustainability. It is set to become a key reference for understanding both the challenges and opportunities migrant labour brings to global hospitality."Dr Najmeh Hassanli, University of Technology Sydney Business School, AU"This book will provide readers with an overview of migrant workers in the hospitality industry with a focus on skill discounting, migrant turnover, migrant motivations and retention strategies. It should provide a strong reference source for researchers in the field."Dr Kellie Lumsden, Former Head of College at the International College of Hotel Management, AU

• 1.Hospitality and Migrant Labour: An Overview 2.Skill Discounting and Migrant Workers 3.Migrant Turnover 4.Understanding Migrant Motivations and Opportunities in Hospitality 5.Migrant Retention 6.Future Trends and Recommendations

Sumi Ingerson is a lecturer at the Adelaide University – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Passionate about innovative teaching, she received the 2019 Dr Ian Whyte Award for excellence in teaching and learning. A former academic director, she has led curriculum development and accreditation, shaping programmes that align industry needs with academic standards. Her work explores consumer behaviour in hospitality settings, events and tourism.Beni Halvorsen is an award-winning researcher and teacher, published in top journals such as The International Journal of Human Resource Management, and serves as Diversity Council Australia’s expert on migrants. He specialises in diversity, HR, employee turnover and retention, and healthcare. A quantitatively trained academic and consultant, he has presented his research at the Academy of Management, and the British Academy of Management, helping organisations attract and retain their talentJohn Hatzinikolakis is a senior lecturer at Adelaide University (School of Management, College of Business and Law) – formerly known as the University of South Australia Business School. Prior to this, he was a senior manager in the South Australian hospitality industry. John has also consulted on business strategy, management, and higher education development in Japan and Australia. He has been awarded the Business School Top Mid-Career Teacher Award, and four Teaching and Learning Excellence Commendation Awards.Brad Nikolic is an accomplished academic and business professional with extensive international experience having worked across Australia, Germany and Singapore. His expertise lies in organisational behaviour, leadership and strategic management. As a business strategist, business transformation advisor and organisational culture consultant, he has a successful track record in shaping high-performance environments. Brad’s exceptional career covers multiple industries, where he has excelled as an operations leader and business development specialist.

"This book is an important and timely contribution that places migrant workers at the centre of hospitality research and practice. Bringing together context, theory, and applied insights, it offers valuable perspectives for academics, students, and industry professionals interested in migration and workforce sustainability. It is set to become a key reference for understanding both the challenges and opportunities migrant labour brings to global hospitality."Dr Najmeh Hassanli, University of Technology Sydney Business School, AU"This book will provide readers with an overview of migrant workers in the hospitality industry with a focus on skill discounting, migrant turnover, migrant motivations and retention strategies. It should provide a strong reference source for researchers in the field."Dr Kellie Lumsden, Former Head of College at the International College of Hotel Management, AU

• 1.Hospitality and Migrant Labour: An Overview 2.Skill Discounting and Migrant Workers 3.Migrant Turnover 4.Understanding Migrant Motivations and Opportunities in Hospitality 5.Migrant Retention 6.Future Trends and Recommendations