Baggage Porters and Bellhops
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to shrink over the next decade, with about 687 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a quarter of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the second least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 29% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Supply guests or travelers with directions, travel information, and other information, such as available services and points of interest.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Compute and complete charge slips for services rendered and maintain records.
AI could do much of this on its own
Inspect guests' rooms to ensure that they are adequately stocked, orderly, and comfortable.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Complete baggage insurance forms.
AI could do much of this on its own
Arrange for shipments of baggage, express mail, and parcels by providing weighing and billing services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Receive and mark baggage by completing and attaching claim checks.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Greet incoming guests and escort them to their rooms.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Transport guests about premises and local areas, or arrange for transportation.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Maintain clean lobbies or entrance areas for travelers or guests.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Transfer luggage, trunks, and packages to and from rooms, loading areas, vehicles, or transportation terminals, by hand or using baggage carts.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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