Amid Staff Shortage In Colorado Hospitality And Leisure Industry, Local Economists Weigh In On Reasons Why, And How Long It Will Last

Amid Staff Shortage In Colorado Hospitality And Leisure Industry, Local Economists Weigh In On Reasons Why, And How Long It Will Last
CBS Denver
4 hrs ago
Syndicated Local – CBS Denver
(CBS4) – A nationwide labor shortage – mainly concentrated in the hospitality and leisure industry – continues to hurt local Colorado businesses. Elitch Gardens canceled its 4th of July fireworks show due to low staffing, and downtown Denver restaurants are concerned about the upcoming MLB All-Star Game, because they are so short-staffed.
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“The restaurant scene in Colorado is struggling,” said Denise Mickelsen with the Colorado Restaurant Association. “People are vaccinated, you know restrictions are gone and everyone is excited to get back out to restaurants and summer patios, however, the restaurants just simply do not have enough staff to give and provide the highest quality that they would want.”

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