India’s Travel Sector Is Creating Jobs – But There’s Risk of a Worker Shortage: India Report
Photo Credit: As more hotels are opening across different markets, companies are recruiting for permanent, temporary, and gig positions. (Pexels) Pexels / cottonbro studio
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We're unpacking the travel industry's impact on jobs in India. There's no question the demand is there and companies want to hire. But we've also heard from industry leaders that it's going to be tough to retain the next generation of workers - changes are needed they say.
The hotel, restaurant, and tourism sectors in India are estimated to generate about 200,000 jobs within the next 12 to 18 months, according to recruitment company TeamLease Services. About 50% of these jobs are expected to be created by the hotel industry, Economic Times reported.
As more hotels are opening across different markets, companies are recruiting for permanent, temporary, and gig positions, said TeamLease vice president Balasubramanian A.
According to the Hotel Association of India (HAI), the hotel industry has had a 271% increase in hirings over the past two years.
Challenges in the industry: But a report by the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council said that young workers are leaving the industry due to low wages and extended hours.
Dilip Puri, founder of the Indian Sc
