Small operators face high season staff woesAs the tourism sector remains buoyant, small operators are likely to face labour shortages during the high season as larger businesses offer more competitive salaries. Hotel spas have sufficient staff for the high season as they pay competitive wages based on higher service charges, as most of their guests are high-end customers. Mr Krod said the labour shortage is gradually easing as positive tourism sentiment encourages small operators to hire more skilled staff to prepare for the high season. Some may adjust their daily wage, for example increasing from 400 baht to 1,000 baht during the high season, she said. She said the average occupancy rate in Chiang Mai should grow marginally to 70-75% from 65% during the high season last year.
