The labor shortage in tourism currently stands at 150,000 people, stated Dragos Anastasiu, President of the Eurolines Group, on Monday, mentioning that the solution for promoting Romania is the public-private partnership.
“The Tourism Law, although we want it, although it could have significance, in its current form it does not; I personally very much hope that the necessary amendments will be made in Parliament,” specified Anastasiu.
Furthermore, he emphasizes that the labor shortage is manifesting across the entire economy, and the solution would be the implementation of government strategies and measures, rather than the “import” of foreign workers.
He proposes either the repatriation of those who have left abroad, stopping the “exodus” from Romania, or introducing dual education at the university level.
In turn, representatives of the National Council of Private Small and Medium Enterprises in Romania (CNIPMMR) say that the Tourism Law, in the form it passed through the government, brings no relevant solution for the future of Romanian tourism.
“Many European states do not have a tourism law, and in Romania it would only be necessary if it solved some serious problems facing the field and emanated a coherent vision and strategy for the next 20 years,” stated CNIPMMR President, Florin Jianu.
He considers that the serious problems at present are related to promotion, labor and education/professional training, and debureaucratization/simplification.
“The Tourism Law in the form it passed through the government brings no relevant solution for the future of Romanian tourism, and the business environment is left only with the desire and hope that it will be substantially modified in parliament,” specified Jianu.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current labor shortage in Romanian tourism?
The labor shortage in the Romanian tourism sector is currently estimated at approximately 150,000 people.
What solutions does Dragos Anastasiu propose for the labor crisis?
Anastasiu suggests repatriating Romanians living abroad, stopping the workforce exodus, and implementing dual education at the university level.
Why is the current Tourism Law being criticized by business leaders?
Critics argue the law lacks a long-term strategic vision and fails to address core issues like promotion, professional training, and debureaucratization.