Abstract:
HIV & AIDS prevalence is causing lots of deaths in the hospitality industry affecting the most
productive population. The study was conducted to explore employee perceptions of HIV &
AIDS on the hospitality industry. Using qualitative research philosophy data was collected using
semi-structured questionnaires from employees at selected hotel establishments. The data was
analyzed thematically. Two critical themes emerged from the study. Firstly HIV & AIDS was
being treated as a taboo subject and secondly; there are no clear organizational policies on HIV
& AIDS. The researchers concluded that hospitality organizations are still ignorant of devastat
ing existence of HIV & AIDS. Three recommendations were made from the study. Hospitality
establishments should embrace the fact that HIV & AIDS exist, Organizations should work with
employees to produce workable policies and that organizations should take heed of government
efforts in tackling HIV & AIDS and do their part in this international cause.
