The tourism ministry is considering solutions to fill 50,000 vacancies in the tourism sector, after the COVID- 19-pandemic exacerbated existing staff shortages. The private sector has repeatedly flagged up the workforce deficit it is facing. One of the potential short term solutions discussed by tourism ministry officials and stakeholders is to facilitate the process of granting working visas for non-EU workers, thus encouraging immigration.
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