Labor Economics

Wage Structures

Tourism wages reflect industry challenges:

Salary Ranges

• Hotel workers: €1,500-2,000 monthly
• Restaurant staff: €1,400-1,800 plus tips
• Guides: €150-300 daily (seasonal)
• Management: €35,000-80,000 annually

Benefits and Conditions

• Housing: Often provided in resorts
• Meals: Traditional in hospitality
• Career progression: Limited in small businesses
• Union representation: Varies by sector

Skills Economics

The industry faces a skills paradox:

Skills Shortages

• Chefs: 50,000 positions unfilled
• Digital marketing: Critical gap
• Language skills: Multilingual staff scarce
• Management: Experienced managers lacking

Training Investment

• Apprenticeships: 85,000 in tourism
• Higher education: 45,000 students
• Corporate training: €500 million annually
• ROI challenges: Staff turnover high