Articles tagged “jobs”

Skilling programs are necessary. However, training them to take up jobs in tourism cannot be the only focus: the industry also needs to figure out how to retain the talent.

Despite the gains, international travel continues to remain a pain point for India's tourism sector. The Economic Survey, which precedes presentation of the Indian Budget, has emphasized on the recovery of this segment for India. It could indicate a higher allocation to the tourism sector in the Budget set to be presented on Tuesday.

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.

Although there's seemingly no end in sight in their quest to hit pre-Coivd employment levels, U.S. hotels can take solace in that they ended 2023 with an increase in hiring.

U.S. hotels' disappointing job growth for November is just the latest sign the sector is struggling to attract the workers needed for a full recovery.

U.S. hotels are finding workers but employment in the sector remains nearly 10% below February 2020 levels.

Although the jobs report released on Friday provided U.S. hotels encouraging news, the hotel industry needs substantially more help to overcome its staffing shortages.

The good news continues for the hotel industry, which — although it has a way to go to hit pre-Covid hiring levels — is continuing to make substantial progress in its recovery from the pandemic.

Although U.S. hotels are still adding jobs, they are still far away from hitting pre-pandemic employment levels.

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Accor’s tech strategy, India’s cruise moves, and U.S. hotel job growth.