Written question WQ97238
- Asked by
- Janet Finch-SaundersConservative
- To be answered by
- Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact on the tourism and hospitality businesses that are unable to recruit members of staff due to increasing costs?
Answer
Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
The Welsh Government recognises challenges that some tourism and hospitality businesses are facing in recruiting staff. Visit Wales continues to monitor the situation closely and engages with industry stakeholders to understand the full extent of the impact.
The Government has implemented a range of measures to support the sector, including promoting careers in tourism and hospitality, supporting skills development, and working with partners to improve job quality and retention.