Tourism sectors implement labor strategies in Germany and Austria

Tourism and hospitality sectors in Europe are implementing various strategies to address labor shortages and workforce development.

In Bad Sulza, Germany, the Hotel an der Therme recently celebrated the graduation of eleven trainees. The group, which includes specialists in restaurant and event gastronomy as well as hotel management, represents diverse cultural backgrounds from Ukraine, Mongolia, India, Georgia, and Vietnam. Most graduates have chosen to remain with the company.

In Tyrol, Austria, the Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS) and the Chamber of Commerce are pursuing cross-border recruitment to balance seasonal labor demands. Experts have conducted international job fairs in Zagreb, Thessaloniki, and Athens to connect tourism workers from summer-centric countries like Croatia and Greece with winter tourism businesses in Tyrol. This initiative aims to secure skilled personnel by leveraging the seasonal availability of experienced workers.