Tourism job fair aims to ease labor shortage in Korea’s travel industry

“Facing a persistent labor shortage that has hampered the domestic tourism industry’s postpandemic recovery, Korean airlines, hotels and casinos are preparing for a broad hiring push as recruiters in the sector gather in the capital next week for a major recruitment fair. The Korea Tourism Organization said Tuesday that it will hold its 2026 Tourism Mini Job Fair on Tuesday and Wednesday at its Seoul Center in Jung District, bringing together 33 companies from across the tourism industry for on-site interviews and recruitment consultations. Participating companies include Eastar Jet, Aero K Airlines, Modetour, EZPMP, Inspire Entertainment Resort and Grand Korea Leisure. The two-day event comes as tourism businesses in Korea continue to struggle to fill positions despite a rebound in international travel demand. Organizers said the fair is designed not only to connect employers with job seekers, but also to support the broader hiring process with recruitment tools and career consulting services. The Korea Tourism Organization said participating companies will receive free access to premi

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