Cliff Hotel Rügen relies on international recruits for training

Cliff Hotel Rügen, located in the Baltic Sea resort of Sellin, is increasingly relying on international applicants to fill its vocational training positions. As applications from Germany and the surrounding region decline, the hotel has seen a rise in interest from young people abroad, including individuals from the Philippines, Iran, and Colombia.

Hotel Director Marcus Borowski noted that current international trainees have become ambassadors for the business, with many new applicants arriving through personal recommendations from friends already undergoing training at the establishment. The hotel currently employs 20 apprentices across the kitchen, restaurant, and hotel management sectors.

To support these international recruits, the hotel provides practical assistance such as employee housing and financial contributions toward educational materials and transportation costs for vocational school. This initiative aims to ease the transition for trainees moving long distances to begin their careers.