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Berlin. In the midst of the much-discussed shortage of skilled staff affecting restaurateurs worldwide, a recent study in six countries comes up with some surprises: In Germany, guests are a bigger challenge than staff. Moreover, the Anglo-Saxons are helping themselves out of their misery, while the Central Europeans are calling for the state.
London. The travel and tourism sector's continued sluggish recovery will see its year-on-year contribution to global GDP rise by less than one third in 2021. Four simple measures can help to save millions of jobs in the next year.
Madrid. The Spanish group of chamber maids, known as Las Kellys, has managed to raise more than 80,000 euros to set up a booking portal for hotels committed to upholding the labour rights of their employees.
Paris. When the euphoria of a decent summer season fades away, hospitality businesses will be facing a dramatic situation when it comes to staff shortage. In October, The Vendôm Company, a recruitment agency, is launching the first international virtual recruitment fair dedicated to luxury.
Berlin. Are pictures and multimedia content in job advertisements wasted time and effort? If it's up to the applicants' opinion, they are dispensable.
London. The World Travel & Tourism Council has launched a new report which signals how the global travel and tourism sector can help eradicate human trafficking.
London. In the US, two-thirds of job seekers do not even consider a job in the hospitality industry. Over 50% of former hospitality employees said that no pay increase or incentive would motivate them to return to their old job after Corona. In the UK, 200,000 workers are needed to revive the industry after the lockdown. In France, every single hotel is struggling with a turnover of 15 to 30 percent. It all really hurts. Sarah Douag provides figures, describes frustration and consequences.
Augsburg. Since the hotel industry opened up following its prolonged closure, staff shortages have been evident across the globe. In Germany alone, an average of one third have left their employer or indeed the entire industry, and that is still low. The resorts are currently already working at the limit of their service potential. City and MICE hotels, on the other hand, juggle in order to remain efficient in the face of increasing demand. Things must now change. Yet this was of course an oft-cited phrase even before corona.
Munich. Pupils looking for an apprenticeship google for offers, but employees are not present on this channel. Later on, companies tend to whitewash the working reality and the potential trainees are fed up with it. A study reveals massive contradictions. Petra Barta, General Manager of the hotel Die Wasnerin in Austria shows how to keep your employees.
Vienna. 38% of employees in Vienna's hotels would like to leave the industry if possible. Somewhat the same number are so satisfied with their job that they would gladly take it up again. Current figures shed light on the mood.
