The hospitality industry is likely to add around 1 million jobs in the next few years as the sector is grappling with a huge talent shortage amid rapid expansion after the COVID-19 pandemic, say experts. The current demand-supply gap of talent in the industry stands at around 55-60 per cent, indicating a substantial mismatch between the needs and the available talent pool, Randstad India Director, Professional Talent Solutions, Sanjay Shetty told PTI.Talent shortage was triggered by the post-pandemic boom in demand, Shetty said, adding that the momentum is expected to continue in the next few years with at least a million jobs being created.
Hospitality industry faces huge talent crunch; to add a million jobs in next few years, say experts
