UNWTO launches 'Jobs Factory' for tourism sector

The Jobs Factory harnesses Hosco's power of machine learning, algorithms, and deep learning to match candidates with suitable positions, both locally and internationally. Job-seekers are able to create a profile, search for positions that match their experience and skills, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities. The platform also helps tourism businesses and organizations to find and recruit the best talent

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network. This innovative platform is designed to connect talent with employers across the sector, being the perfect solution for hospitality recruitment.

The Jobs Factory harnesses Hosco's power of machine learning, algorithms, and deep learning to match candidates with suitable positions, both locally and internationally. Job-seekers are able to create a profile, search for positions that match their experience and skills, and set up job alerts to be informed of the latest opportunities. The platform also helps tourism businesses and organizations to find and recruit the best talent.

All of UNWTO's 159 Member States will be invited to use the Jobs Factory as their national tourism recruitment platform as will its more than 500 Affiliate Members, ranging from businesses to universities and think tanks. Additionally, through the Jobs of the Future Observatory, Member States can also monitor current and future skills development to analyse trends. This will allow them to forecast and identify gaps and mismatches and make data-driven decisions.

The Jobs Factory will be a great help to the millions of people who depend on tourism. It connects employers with the very best talent our sector has to offer UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: "The pandemic has hit global tourism hard. Up to 120 million jobs are at risk. However, tourism has a long history of adapting and embracing innovation. The Jobs Factory will be a great help to the millions of people who depend on tourism. It connects employers with the very best talent our sector has to offer. And it will help our Member States make important decisions based on the latest, trusted data."

Olivier Bracard, Hosco's CEO, added: "Hospitality is all about people, and since March 2020, its workforce has been terribly affected, thus the industry as a whole. Hosco's purpose of making hospitality an exciting journey for talent has never been so challenging yet so crucial, and we're thrilled to be joining forces with UNWTO to expand the impact of our technology and expertise to its Member States. We're confident that UNWTO's Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, will become a critical asset for governments, employers, and hospitality professionals as we embrace recovery." The WTTC January 2021 forecast predicts two possible scenarios regarding unemployment – the optimistic one, where as many as 111 million jobs could be regained (still 17 per cent below 2019); or the most conservative outcome, predicting a return of 84 million jobs (25 per cent below 2019, accounting for 82 million fewer jobs).

Unemployment will remain high, disposable income will be lower and consumers will be more price sensitive, opting for economic options and will cut spending not related to basic products and services. The Ernst & Young Consumer Price Index Report analyses the five different consumer profiles that are expected to arise post-Covid. They have classified these profiles according to the expected level of expenditure compared to the pre-crisis era. 9 per cent of those surveyed would buy more than before, 13 per cent will face spending cuts, 22 per cent would be classified as "moderate consumers" spending less, 25 per cent will spend more only if necessary and 31 per cent who are expected to be the ones less affected by the pandemic will be spending the same.