# Tourism creates jobs, but youth training lags behind

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Published: 2026-09-23T19:31:20.890Z
Modified: 2026-09-23T19:31:20.890Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Turismo y Empleo
Summary: The Dominican tourism sector generates thousands of jobs each year, but many young people lack the technical preparation hotels and airlines demand.

## Article

Dominican tourism keeps adding jobs at a pace few sectors can match. Hotels, airlines, cruises and tour operators demand more staff every season. The question hanging over the industry is different: are young Dominicans prepared to fill those jobs?

According to [Acento](https://acento.com.do/turismo/el-turismo-genera-empleos-pero-estan-preparados-los-jovenes-para-ocuparlos-9750487.html), the gap between labour supply and the real qualifications of candidates remains the main bottleneck. The most sought-after profiles, from multilingual front desk to revenue management or technical maintenance, require specific training that the formal education system does not always deliver.

The reading is clear: the jobs exist, but the pipeline needs more and better technical training. MITUR, INFOTEP and the hotel groups themselves have a golden opportunity to close the gap with dual programmes and fast certifications. The challenge is real, but so is the reward: a prepared youth is the best guarantee that Dominican tourism keeps growing with quality employment.

## Sources

- Acento: https://acento.com.do/turismo/el-turismo-genera-empleos-pero-estan-preparados-los-jovenes-para-ocuparlos-9750487.html

## Citation

Tourism creates jobs, but youth training lags behind. Turismo News. 2026-09-23. https://turismo.news/en/digest/dominican-tourism-jobs-youth-training