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For years, News 5 has covered the struggles of the hospitality and restaurant industry as it works to regain its footing.COVID-19 turned things upside.RELATED: Return of leisure travel boosting Ohio's hospitality industry; business travel still sorely missedA recent national survey shows staffing challenges still exist—despite the fact that we have moved out of the pandemic.As of June, 76% of hotels in Ohio reported staffing shortages.
Current data shows the average open positions within hotels are running at about 13% which is roughly seven job openings per property.Tapping into a younger workforce that is once again opting out of a four-year traditional college degree is playing a major factor in the hiring process as well.Joe Savarise, President and CEO of Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association, says the industry is making a coming back.
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