Marriott International remains optimistic about Thailand’s labour situation in the tourism sector, as employment at its properties throughout the nation has almost returned to its 2019 ranges. The company hopes that the incoming government will prioritise the development of connectivity to secondary cities to be able to enhance the country’s aggressive edge.
Savings , Area Vice-President for Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar at Marriott International, highlighted that Thailand continues to be a sought-after destination with a rising variety of visitors. Marriott has carried out each short- and long-term strategies to fill its vacant positions, leveraging its standing as a quantity one international lodge chain to draw expertise.
To maintain and entice employees, Marriott has been offering aggressive salaries and advantages, including versatile working schedules, as nicely as allowing employees to relocate to motels inside the group that spans round 8,300 properties throughout 138 international locations. For long-term options, Helgen said that the corporate has partnered with larger education institutions in Thailand to provide training programmes, internships, and job opportunities for model spanking new graduates.
These academic establishments embody Burapha University, Dhurakij Pundit University, Phuket Rajabhat University, Silpakorn University’s Phetchaburi Campus, and Panyapiwat Institute of Management. Helgen noted that as the Thai authorities focuses on attracting extra upscale visitors and establishing the country as a premium vacation spot, Marriott has been witness to a surge in the luxury and ‘bleisure’ (business and leisure) segment.
This 12 months, the company plans to open eight new motels in Thailand, that includes 1,600 rooms, and introduce two new manufacturers: Autograph Collection and Moxy. As the general election looms, Helgen urged the forthcoming administration to diversify locations in first and second-tier cities by selling secure and convenient transport choices, significantly in key provinces and rising regions.
Increased flight capability and improved vacationer experiences could probably be facilitated by prioritising growth at airports in Yala, Krabi, Mae Sot in Tak, and Khon Kaen. Marriott is keen to collaborate intently with the model new authorities, having skilled profitable public-private sector partnerships like the Phuket Sandbox during the pandemic..