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Local tourism businesses tell TDC staffing and housing shortages are constraining service and growth
Summary
Council members and industry representatives said labor shortages, rising labor costs and lack of affordable housing for staff are squeezing local tourism businesses and reducing available skilled staff, a recurring theme in member comments during the Jan. 15 meeting.
Business representatives and several council members used the Jan. 15 meeting to warn that staffing shortages and rising operating costs are constraining service levels in Flagler County’s tourism and hospitality sector.
Steven Baker of Hammock Beach Resort said group and resort business performed well for his property: “we had our…
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