Hospitality and tourism job interest in Singapore jumps 130% as industry rebounds after pandemic: Indeed

SINGAPORE: Jobseeker interest in Singapore’s hospitality and tourism sector has more than doubled in four years amid the sector’s recovery, according to new data from global hiring and matching platform Indeed. The number of clicks on hospitality and tourism job ads per million users rose by 130.3% from 2021 to 2025.

Indeed said the increased interest could be linked to better perception of the sector’s job security, pay, and working conditions. Skilled talent, including those returning to the workforce, and new graduates are also likely contributing to this demand.

Job opportunities in the sector also increased by 48.7% from 2021 to 2025. From April 2024 to April 2025 alone, job postings grew 14.6%, likely driven by higher travel demand, major concerts and sporting events in Singapore, and new investments in building the local tourism workforce.

In April, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said that the city-state welcomed 1.4 million tourists, up 4.5% from the same period last year.

Indeed’s spokesperson Shannon Peter Pang said the strong interest from jobseekers is a good sign of the sector’s recovery, but employers must ensure these workers are placed in roles that match their skills and support the industry’s long-term growth.

“Employers are encouraged to invest in upskilling programmes to build a sustainable workforce pipeline to meet evolving service expectations and demands. Better employee retention strategies, such as competitive benefits and clear career development pathways, could help keep talent motivated and committed to building the industry,” he said.

“Singapore’s smooth recovery as a premier travel destination in the Asia Pacific spells an exciting time for the country. As demand surges, the sector’s businesses must ensure they’re not just filling roles, but building meaningful career pathways,” he added. /TISG

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