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How can tourism businesses address the shortage of skilled workers in a sustainable way? This question was the focus of an exclusive ICS event in Graz, which centered on international recruiting opportunities for the Styrian tourism and hospitality industry.
Together with a delegation of Philippine recruiting agencies, the ICS provided Styrian companies with the opportunity to learn directly about professional methods for international recruitment, establish contacts, and explore specific cooperation possibilities.
For years, the Philippines has been considered a reliable source market for excellently trained, service-oriented specialists—particularly in the hotel, catering, and tourism-related service sectors. Accordingly, there was great interest among the participating companies in practical solutions for recruitment, integration, and long-term employee retention.
Valuable insights were provided by Arnulf Gressel, Commercial Counselor in Manila, and Erand Rica from Advantage Austria, who shared information on current framework conditions, proven recruiting processes, and success factors for international talent acquisition.
Another central aspect: What makes Styria attractive as a place to work and live? Susanne Haubenhofer from the Graz Tourism Region highlighted why high quality of life, nature, safety, and hospitality are important factors in attracting international specialists to the region for the long term.
The event made it clear: International recruitment has long been more than a short-term solution—it is an effective criterion for competitiveness, quality, and securing the future of tourism.
Further inspiration will be offered by the EXPORT ACADEMY: International Skilled Workers on May 27, 2026, at the ICS in Graz. The focus will be on recruiting opportunities from Brazil and the Philippines, legal framework conditions, and practical paths to international talent acquisition.
