Announced recently by Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan, the tourism sector will receive a fresh injection of close to half a billion dollars to support and sustain strategic manpower capabilities in the sector, offset business costs, as well as amplify Singapore’s international recovery plans “in the coming years”. Andrew Chan, Founder & CEO, ACI HR Solutions shares some of the top concerns raised by hiring managers that have been highlighted in their report and to what extent will these new announcements change the momentum of the sectors job market moving forward.

Highlights of the conversation: 

03:12 - What the Methodology 2022 ACI Report entails 

04:04 - Intensity of the urgent need for manpower in the tourism & hospitality sector

05:57 - Top concerns of hiring managers when recruiting

09:22 - How can the $500m to kick-start Singapore's tourism recovery be efficiently spent? 

11:16 - Types of talents needed to support Singapore's focus on wellness and sustainability