Workforce prospects - Greater numbers of workers in Saxony's tourism sector
In different parts of the region, there were notable variations. The Saxon Castle and Heathland areas, along with the cities of Chemnitz, Leipzig, and Dresden, witnessed a growth in workforce of up to four percent in a single year. Dresden and Leipzig, with 14,000 (+3.9%) and 13,500 (+3.2%) employees respectively, surpassed their 2018 and 2019 records by 0.4% each. However, in other tourist areas, the number of employees dropped during the same period. The number of workers in the Erzgebirge region decreased by 3% to approximately 8,500, while in Upper Lusatia/Lower Silesia, the number went down by 2.5% to 6,700.
Stats reveal that the total number of overnight stays in 2023, including camping, was about 20 million, which is 11% higher than the previous year.
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- Despite the decline in the tourism sector in some regions, such as Erzgebirge with a 3% decrease, overall, Saxony saw an increase in employment in its tourism sector, with cities like Chemnitz, Leipzig, and Dresden showing growth of up to 4%.
- Interestingly, the statistics show that the city of Kamenz, which is part of Saxony, is not mentioned in the tourism sector employment growth, and there is no available data on its labor market situation in the tourism sector.
- The cities of Dresden and Leipzig, notable tourist destinations in Saxony, both recorded an increase in the number of employees in their tourism sectors, with Dresden having 14,000 (+3.9%) employees and Leipzig having 13,500 (+3.2%) employees in 2023.
- As Saxony's tourism sector thrives, the labor market in its major cities like Leipzig and Dresden sees significant growth, and this increase in employment opportunities could potentially attract students and professionals seeking job opportunities in the tourism sector.
