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Bridging the Workforce Gap: Challenges and Solutions for Travel & Tourism’s Future
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The World Travel & Tourism Council uncovers a looming workforce shortfall by 2035 as the sector aims to create 91 million jobs. Strategic planning is imperative to fill the impending gap of 43 million workers.
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During its 25th Global Summit in Rome, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) released a pivotal report forecasting that the travel and tourism industry will create 91 million new roles by 2035, equating to one in three of all new global jobs. Despite this growth potential, the sector faces demographic shifts and a dwindling working-age population that could result in a shortage of 43 million workers.
This shortfall highlights the need for immediate strategic workforce planning and collaboration among governments, educators, and industry stakeholders to address upcoming challenges. With decreasing unemployment rates and rising demand for tourism workers, particularly in low-skilled roles, innovative solutions are crucial to sustaining the sector’s expansion.
To explore these projections and recommended actions in detail, visit the full WTTC report by following this link.
#Tourism development #Stakeholder engagement #Empowerment #Innovation in tourism #Adaptation strategies #Reports
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