Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the statistical modelling of relevant economic indicators which reflect important changes in the local economy, demography and labour market.
(3) Readers are alerted to interpret the manpower forecast presented with caution due to global and local economic uncertainties. In particular, the local tourism industry has been facing serious downturn since the social unrest started in June 2019 and was further aggravated with the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 since late December 2019. With the pandemic affecting every walk of life globally and locally, it is expected that industry manpower situation will be facing unprecedented challenges for a period of time even after it has subsided.

Note(s):
(1) The figures included employees and vacancies.
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the statistical modelling of relevant economic indicators which reflect important changes in the local economy, demography and labour market.
(3) Readers are alerted to interpret the manpower forecast presented with caution due to global and local economic uncertainties. In particular, the local tourism industry has been facing serious downturn since the social unrest started in June 2019 and was further aggravated with the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 since late December 2019. With the pandemic affecting every walk of life globally and locally, it is expected that industry manpower situation will be facing unprecedented challenges for a period of time even after it has subsided.