PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – To address the labor shortage in the hospitality sector, restaurants in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit are considering employing individuals affected by Hurricane Otis. Jorge Carbajal Díaz, president of the region’s National Chamber of the Restaurant and Seasoned Food Industry (Canirac), has confirmed that the initiative has been discussed nationally.
Carbajal Díaz has noted that the labor deficit is not a localized issue but is faced by various Canirac delegations throughout Mexico. He emphasized the severity of the situation in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit, where other cities are also experiencing similar challenges.
With the impact of Hurricane Otis leaving 80 percent of Acapulco’s tourist infrastructure in disarray, many workers in the restaurant sector find themselves without employment or housing. In response, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offer to cover housing rent for up to three months to support these individuals in their transition.
This initiative includes shared housing arrangements, allowing four individuals to reside in a two-bedroom apartment as they secure employment within the area. This measure is an extension of the previous year’s practice aimed at aiding those displaced by economic and natural adversities.
The exact number of potential beneficiaries from Acapulco who will relocate for work remains uncertain. However, this comes as Puerto Vallarta alone faces a significant personnel shortage, with over 6,000 job vacancies remaining unfilled since the end of the health crisis brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Local authorities and business owners are hopeful that this collaboration will not only provide relief to those affected by Hurricane Otis but also alleviate the labor shortages that have been impacting the region’s thriving tourist industry.
