Recently, we highlighted the great capacity of adaptation that the labour fabric of our country has had in general in the face of the current situation of paralysis caused by the health crisis. In today's article, we want to analyse the great professional challenge that the hospitality and tourism sector faces and the different possible ways of dealing with it.
Solidarity hospitality
The hospitality sector shows solidarity
Hundreds of professionals from the hospitality and tourism sector are coordinating through the different solidarity initiatives that have emerged throughout Spain to do their part during this crisis.
The stoves are lit for those most in need
The hospitality industry is emptying out, but not all kitchens have turned off their stoves. Many business owners and workers have put on their aprons again to take part in the different initiatives that feed the most needy groups.
Food donations, the great work of professionals in the hospitality sector and the generosity of thousands of volunteers make it possible to distribute meals to healthcare workers, needy families and the most disadvantaged people, most of whom do not have a home to take refuge in, every day in different parts of Spain.
It is worth noting that solidarity is not only a matter for large chains, and there are many solidarity initiatives created by small entities that do everything in their power to stop another worrying curve, that of inequality.
Solidarity accommodations
The tourism industry, which has been greatly affected by this pandemic, is also standing up for society and collaborating by offering its establishments.
On March 19, tourist establishments were forced to close their doors to the public. Since then, many have turned to society, medicalizing their rooms, offering them to health workers or donating medical supplies.
Professionals affected by an ERTE
The enormous economic impact of this situation on the hospitality and tourism sector has forced most employers to resort to temporary employment regulation (ERTE).
Are you a hospitality professional and find yourself in this situation? Make the most of your time.
Online training to improve your professional skills: there are many courses that will allow you to expand your professional knowledge and skills; entertainment and a bet on the future. Even if you are affected by an ERTE, you still have the right to free training courses for employment. In addition, if you do not meet the necessary requirements to be able to take subsidized training, you can opt for private online training.
Social networks to expand your network of contacts: making new contacts and taking care of existing ones will allow you to work in synergy with your colleagues in the future.
Professional blogs to inspire you: read, comment and, if you dare, create a professional blog. Being a reference on the web will help your business grow.
Solidarity tourism
Check your local council's website for active actions, contact your neighbourhood base de datos telefonos fijos association to find out what needs you can help with, or take part in active campaigns online or in the Te Ayudo app .
Many hospitals have launched a “support” campaign for those patients admitted with Covid-19 who must remain separated from their families. Collaborating with this initiative is very simple, you simply have to write a letter of support and send it by email to the accounts activated for this purpose.
On an economic level, the hospitality industry has been greatly affected, which is why it has also needed solidarity initiatives and marketing actions to make the problems of the sector visible. An example is the website “ Salvemos la Hostelería” (Let's save the hospitality industry ) which materializes the most powerful ideas that have been appearing in hospitality businesses throughout Spain.
You can also lend a hand to those around you by doing the shopping for your most vulnerable neighbours, providing tele-monitoring for people who live alone or donating blood. Together we can do it!