Lhakpa Quendren
Bumthang—Following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel industry has been grappling with a major shortage of workers, as many employees laid off during the lockdowns have not returned.
In Bumthang, both tourist-standard and budget hotels are struggling to retain employees due to low visitor numbers, although some hotels have seen slight improvements. This has made it difficult for hoteliers to offer competitive salaries, which has led to the loss of their employees.
While some hoteliers struggle to fill jobs, others choose not to hire more staff, as it would leave them without adequate work, given that the hotel industry is no longer as ...
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