Before the pandemic, in 2019, more than 485,000 people were employed in Travel & Tourism in Portugal. But 2020 saw the loss of over 80,000 jobs
Aviation, hotels, and entertainment venues among the worst hit
Workforce shortages projected to peak during 3Q 2022; some relief expected later this year and into 2023
Ninety-seven percent (97%) of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 49% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 58% ranking it as their biggest challenge.
Staff shortages in the U.K. hospitality industry are reaching critical levels, causing nearly half (45%) of operators to cut trading hours or capacity in order to cope, costing the industry £21bn in lost revenue and causing an estimated £5bn loss in tax for the Exchequer.
AHLA, AHLAF, ICHRIE Announce Partnership to Grow Workforce
The availability of hotel workers is the top issue for the hotel industry, according to a recent survey from the Hospitality Asset Managers Association, with other top issues including wage increases, supply-chain delays and the path of demand growth.
AHLA Foundation Launches 'A Place to Stay' Showcasing Career Opportunities, Competitive Wages, Benefits & Perks
A report from WTTC, which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, projects up to one in 13 jobs will likely remain unfilled in 2022
During a meeting of the Lodging Industry Investment Council, members spoke about the ongoing labor shortage and how employees and potential hires may not view the industry as reliable enough for a career.