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Travel & Tourism 2035: Solving the Future Workforce Shortfall
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The World Travel & Tourism Council's report reveals that the sector will support 91 million new jobs by 2035, but a shortfall of 43 million workers highlights the need for urgent workforce planning. Demographic and structural shifts challenge the sector's ability to capitalize on its growth potential.
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a pivotal report during its 25th Global Summit in Rome, uncovering that by 2035, the travel and tourism sector is projected to support an unprecedented 91 million new roles, amounting to one in three of all new global jobs. However, demographic changes and shrinking working-age populations pose a serious challenge, potentially leading to a workforce deficit of 43 million people.
This shortfall underscores the importance of strategic workforce planning and collaboration between governments, educators, and industry stakeholders to fill these gaps. As unemployment declines and the demand for tourism workers rises, particularly in low-skilled roles, both urgent action and innovative solutions are needed to sustain the sector’s growth.
To delve deeper into these projections and recommendations, the original article offers a comprehensive exploration of the sector's future workforce challenges. For more details, visit the full WTTC report.
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