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Recent immigration enforcement efforts—including those that may impact even naturalized citizens—are raising new concerns for industries that rely heavily on immigrant labor. One of the most affected is hospitality: foreign-born workers make up more than 31% of hotel employees nationwide, and more than double that in some metropolitan areas. A new analysis from Luxury Link identifies which states and metros depend most on foreign-born hotel workers, utilizing the latest Census Bureau data to highlight the locations and roles most at risk amid tightening enforcement.