Lesson #374

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Global hospitality industry struggles to fill jobs as they brace for busy summer tourist season

Labor shortages in hospitality industry
June 21, 2021:

Tourism was put on hold for 2020. As the world recovers from the pandemic-induced recession, cooped-up consumers are ready to spend money on travel again. But the global hospitality industry is struggling to fill jobs in preparation for the return of the busy summer tourist season. Companies are offering incentives to compete for workers. Plus, learn what it means to “have a hard time.”

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