Hotel industry holds briefing session with intention to apply for approximately 2,000 positions
Recently, the government organized a briefing session for the hotel industry, with around 250 industry representatives in attendance. The conference was specifically held to introduce a program for optimizing the workforce in the hotel industry, and it has garnered significant attention. Particularly noteworthy was the revelation by the Hotel Owners Association during the event that they had received approximately 2,000 applications from foreign workers. This number indicates a high level of interest within the industry regarding the recruitment of foreign labor.
Hotel industry expects government to expedite processing time
Industry representatives have high hopes for government support and assistance. According to a survey conducted during the conference, 82% of attendees expressed support for the hiring of foreign workers, while 77% were concerned whether the government would provide accommodation support for these workers and expedite the application processing time. This indicates the industry's desire for the government to respond actively and provide the necessary support.
Hotel industry faces labor shortage issues
According to industry insiders, the Hong Kong hotel industry currently faces a shortage of at least 9,000 employees. The industry believes that the recruitment of foreign workers will help address the labor shortage problem while enhancing the quality and efficiency of hotel services. The Hotel Owners Association has submitted several recommendations to Chief Executive Li Ka-chung, including measures such as fee reductions and electricity subsidies, to alleviate the burden on hotel businesses and improve service quality. Additionally, the industry has called on the government to establish innovation and technology funds to promote the development of electronic tourism and enhance the guest experience.
Foreign workers contribute to the recovery of the hotel industry
The Hotel Owners Association emphasizes that the recruitment of foreign workers will contribute to the recovery of the hotel industry and increase the passenger capacity of Hong Kong's airlines. The industry believes that the inclusion of foreign labor will fill the existing labor gap and create more opportunities and employment positions for Hong Kong's tourism industry.
Hotel industry hopes for government support
In summary, the hotel industry has demonstrated a strong interest in hiring foreign workers, with approximately 2,000 letters of intent already submitted to the government. The industry hopes for an active response from the government and support in expediting the processing time for foreign worker applications, while also alleviating the burden on hotel businesses. Through the recruitment of foreign workers, the hotel industry aims to experience a revival and bring greater development opportunities to Hong Kong's tourism industry.
