One in two job vacancies today is in the tourism sector. On the eve of the peak of the summer tourist season, bars, restaurants and hotels in the country are suffering from a shortage of waiters, bartenders, cooks, cleaners, as well as drivers, guides, tour guides and managers. There are about 2 thousand vacancies on the eve of the massive summer season.
"It's mainly about kitchen staff. The whole south is in demand. They are paid staggering salaries," says Kujtim Dervishi from the Association of Restaurants and Inns.
The biggest challenge this season for tourism operators is providing a quality service, which is under pressure from a lack of employees. This lack, especially of qualified human resources, is turning into a direct cost for everyone in general and tourism in particular.
"We have also called on the government in the meetings we have had to see what we can offer to emigrants so that they can return and work in Albania," adds Dervishi.
After almost a 5-year "fruitless experiment" with the experiment to bring in labor from abroad, all eyes are now on the country's vocational schools.
"If you notice, the state has also turned its attention to vocational schools. They should be the source for the workforce that we are looking for," he said.
Data from the World Travel and Tourism Council shows that, although it fluctuates over the years, the tourism sector directly and indirectly employs over 200,000 people each year. This figure reached over 260,000 last year, while predictions are that within this year the figure will go over 300,000.
At a time when tourism is only growing, what can be said for sure is that it is becoming increasingly difficult to know who will host them. (A2 Televizion)
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