German Tourism Industry Calls for Overhaul to Address Worker Shortages

The German Tourism Association urges policy changes, including simplified immigration laws and reduced bureaucracy, to combat critical staffing gaps.

The German Tourism Association (DTV) has proposed a national recruitment campaign to attract skilled workers domestically and internationally.
Key demands include simplifying the Skilled Immigration Act and streamlining visa processes to facilitate the hiring of foreign workers.
The DTV also advocates for reducing bureaucratic hurdles and introducing more flexible working hours to make tourism jobs more appealing.
Tourism is highlighted as a major economic driver in Germany, contributing €123.8 billion in direct gross value and employing 2.8 million people.
With the Bundestag election approaching, DTV President Reinhard Meyer warns that unresolved staffing issues could jeopardize Germany's position as a competitive tourism destination.