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Hospitality
Hospitality Occupations
Employment for the selected hospitality occupations saw a significant rebound in 2022, with an additional 28,000 persons employed compared to 2021; however, employment levels remained slightly below 2019 levels. The repurposing of hotels to accommodate refugees is likely to be having an impact on employment in hospitality roles. The high inflation rates and changes to the VAT rate may also have an impact on consumer spending and the cost of doing business which will have knock-on effects on employment levels for these occupations.
Skills shortages: Chefs