Dresden’s tourism industry is pleased to see increased interest among young people in vocational training. Hotels, restaurants, museums, event organizers, and tourism service providers have reported receiving more applications—and, for the most part, high-quality ones—than they have in years, according to the Dresden Tourism Association. Interest is therefore exceptionally high this year.
Difficult Years in Recruiting Young Talent Overcome
“The feedback from our member companies is truly encouraging,” said Diana Maatz, a member of the association’s board, according to the press release. The number and quality of applicants are a very positive sign following difficult years in recruiting young talent.
According to the Dresden Chamber of Industry and Commerce, a total of 526 new apprenticeship contracts were signed by the end of July in the catering, hospitality, and tourism sectors. This is roughly on par with the level seen in 2025 (558) and is significantly higher than the figures from previous years—413 in 2023 and 478 in 2024.
