The tourism sector in the province of Huesca is one of the main sources of economic income and employment. Updated data, according to TuHuesca, indicate that its weight in the province will be 18% of GDP in 2023. It will also represent 10% of employment in Aragon. But not always the quality.
Victoria Sanagustín-Fons, coordinator of the University’s degrees in Tourism Management and planning in the Huesca Campus, indicates that it is “because the majority of the services are permanent and discontinuous, and also many low-skilled positions, which is why it goes. It is suitable to focus efforts in that sense” . Despite this, tourism is considered one of the most important sectors of the airline economy and, moreover, a very stable part, since, as can be seen, the year 2022 and the present are presented with more than positive development data.
With the “spectacular recovery after the pandemic” due to the natural and cultural heritage of the territory, “it is necessary to open and vary the conditions and create conditions for visitors throughout the year”. Among the challenges to be considered, Victoria points out that the diversification of the traveler’s offer, digitization and sustainability should not be forgotten, since “they have to be careful in the sector and are the main factor in choosing a destination for many travelers. .
To achieve this, work is currently being carried out in the province’s TOURIST HUB, led by the DPH and the Chamber of Commerce, “in which most of the institutions, associations, and public and private entities in the province, including institutions, are represented.” that they provide professional training in the area.
Incorporation of new talent has also become an aspect of the entire sector’s environment, as is the case in talent management and recruitment. “The point is, obviously, people who serve customers have specific professional skills. Today’s society is more and more pressing and not everything works”, he says. That is why he believes it is suitable to “take care and incorporate talent in areas such as hotel management”. and the promotion of the destination itself”.
Thus, “financial management is necessary to support the tourism sector, professionals trained in accounting, finance and management are needed to help tourism businesses manage their resources and increase their benefits.”
