The Regional Labor Market in the Field of Tourism and the Hotel Industry in the Context of the Transformation of the Russian Economy

Abstract

   The relevance. The departure of foreign companies, combined with the growth of domestic demand, has created positive prerequisites for the development of domestic hotel chains and domestic tourism. These objective processes have led to the need to assess the labor market in the tourism and hotel industry in order to identify problems and ways to solve them with the increasing demand of enterprises in this field for qualified specialists.   The purpose of the study is to study and analyze the current situation and problems in the labor market in the tourism and hotel industry of the Kursk region.   The objectives were to assess the job market in the region, requests and offers from employers, the structure of vacancies and the activity of applicants.   Methodology. The research methodology is based on the analysis of statistical information contained in the all-Russian federal database of vacancies and resumes of specialists in the tourism and hotel industry.   Results. The data of Russian online recruitment platforms are analyzed and systematized. Based on the results of the analysis of the composition and structure of the labor market of specialists in the hospitality sector, the comparison of supply and demand indicators in it, the analysis of wages in the field under consideration and the dynamics of its change, measures were proposed, the implementation of which will ensure the sustainable development of the industry.   Conclusions. Despite some problems and shortcomings in the hospitality sector of the Kursk region, this industry continues to develop and grow. With the growing number of tourists and an increase in the volume of services provided, the labor market in this area is becoming more competitive and attractive for qualified specialists. Regular monitoring of the labor market and analysis of changes in personnel qualification requirements will improve the quality of services provided and meet the growing demand for hospitality workers.