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Top 7 staffing challenges in the European accommodation sector

In the summer edition of the European Accommodation Barometer, hoteliers were asked their opininon on what they thought were the leading causes of a lack of skilled workers in the accommodation industry. The top three causes were salary, working hours, and work-life balance.

The European Accommodation Barometer Summer 2023 presents the findings of a survey of European accommodation industry professionals commissioned by Booking.com and conducted by Statista. Download the report here.

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This infographic shows the main causes of skilled worker shortages as identified by European hoteliers.

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Key barriers to finding and hiring staff according to accommodation businesses in the United Kingdom as of 2025
Proportion of employers experiencing a skills gap or skills shortage in the hotel and restaurant sector in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
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Main reasons for skill gaps in the hospitality and tourism industries in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2011
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Main causes given by of hard-to-fill vacancies in the hotel and restaurant sector in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2019
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Leading skills that need improving in occupations with skills gaps in the hotel and restaurant sector in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017*
Main challenges expected by accommodation businesses over the next six months in Europe as of March 2024

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