Employment in hospitality grew during the last decade and is predicted to grow further through to 2010.  Sector information

For several years the hospitality sector has experienced chronic recruitment difficulties and has a high proportion of hard-to-fill vacancies. Sector information

The south west is forecast to have the largest percentage increase in employment in the hospitality sector. Regional dimension

Nearly 40% of jobs in the hospitality sector are classified as elementary occupations.  Occupations

The current make-up of the industry's workforce points to a predominance of young and female workers.  Equal opportunities

Qualifications, skills gaps and training are major issues within the sector.  Education and training

Workforce development is a major issue for the hospitality sector.  Discussion

Sector information

This contains an overview of the sector as a whole, details future trends in employment together with skill gaps and workforce development issues.

Data and charts

Links to the charts contained within this sector are listed together with links to data and charts from Skills in England (2003) and Working Futures (2004).

Regional / national dimension

Information on regional trends and differences.

Occupations

Information and trends on sectoral occupations.

Equal opportunities

Key information on equal opportunity issues specific to the sector.

Education and training

Education and training information and issues including work-based learning, apprenticeships, vocational qualifications, and further and higher education courses.

Research

A list of recent research publications which is intended to be a starting for those wishing for more detail on the sector.

Discussion points

Thought-provoking and challenging questions to start discussions.

Sector summary: hospitality

This summary gives a brief overview of the key trends in the sector.

Links and sources

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