International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
Volume 12, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 61-67

International labor markets and the migration of labor forces as an alternative solution for labor shortages in the hospitality industry (Article)

Choi J.-G. , Woods R.H. , Murrmann S.K.
  • a Hospitality and Tourism Management Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States
  • b The School of Hospitality Business, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States
  • c Virginia Polytechnic Institute, State University, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Abstract

The hospitality industry attracts a wide variety of workers from a number of different labor markets. Since the world is growing smaller with advanced technologies, finding required labor around the globe has become much easier than ever before. Therefore, considering only locals as a source of labor maybe an outdated recruitment strategy. Continued globalization of the free market economy will encourage the migration of international labor. This paper discusses international labor markets and the migration of labor forces in the hospitality industry worldwide. It proposes that current trends and patterns of worldwide population growth need to be accounted for in developing strategies for addressing labor shortages. © 2000, MCB UP Limited

Author Keywords

Hospitality industry Labour mobility Labour force

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DOI: 10.1108/09596110010305154
ISSN: 09596119
Cited by: 48
Original Language: English