Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council unveils report highlighting sector's demand and skill gap
THSC) said it has launched its 'highly anticipated' report on the Demand And Skill Gap.
The study estimated that 5.7 million youth could be trained to meet an expected incremental labour demand of 3 million workers between 2025-2028. However, challenges such as low wages and long working hours deterred youth from continuing in the industry.
The Skill Gap Report was officially unveiled by Atul Kumar, secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, in the presence of dignitaries representing the National Skill Development Corporation and Industry.
THSC said the study employed a multi-stage stratified random sampling approach, identifying 121 districts across 20 states and 6 union territories, focusing on prominent tourism circuits. The sample included 553 employers and over 10,000 youth, across various demographics.
Key findings indicated that 51% of surveyed youth preferred working in hotels, 31% in tours & travels, and the remainder in facility management. Some youths from specific states expressed interest in relocating for better job prospects. Additionally, there was a notable interest in gig work among youth, but concerns were raised regarding its lack of structure and limited career advancement opportunities.
Employers highlighted the need for skills such as problem-solving, communication, literacy, and team management, with one-third providing training facilities. However, cost constraints and high employee attrition hindered training efforts. The industry's technological adoption was low,
