{"id":9056,"date":"2026-04-27T15:45:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ic-steiermark.at.w02242c6.kasserver.com\/news\/new-opportunities-to-combat-the-skilled-labor-shortage\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T12:25:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T11:25:01","slug":"new-opportunities-to-combat-the-skilled-labor-shortage","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.ic-steiermark.at\/en\/news\/new-opportunities-to-combat-the-skilled-labor-shortage\/","title":{"rendered":"New Opportunities to Combat the Skilled Labor Shortage"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For years, the Philippines has been considered a reliable source market for excellently trained, service-oriented specialists\u2014particularly 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.<\/p>\n

Valuable insights were provided by Arnulf Gressel, Commercial Counselor in Manila<\/strong>, and Erand Rica from Advantage Austria<\/strong>, who shared information on current framework conditions, proven recruiting processes, and success factors for international talent acquisition.<\/p>\n

Another central aspect: What makes Styria attractive as a place to work and live? Susanne Haubenhofer<\/strong> from the Graz Tourism Region<\/strong> highlighted why high quality of life, nature, safety, and hospitality are important factors in attracting international specialists to the region for the long term.<\/p>\n

The event made it clear: International recruitment has long been more than a short-term solution\u2014it is an effective criterion for competitiveness, quality, and securing the future of tourism.<\/p>\n

Further inspiration will be offered by the EXPORT ACADEMY: International Skilled Workers on May 27, 2026<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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