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Typsy Skills Training Addresses The Growing Need for Hospitality Training Across Indonesia and Asia
The hospitality industry in Indonesia and across Asia is experiencing unprecedented growth and there is a strong need for accessible skills training.
Jakarta, Indonesia May 30, 2024 (Issuewire.com) – The hospitality industry in Indonesia and across Asia is experiencing unprecedented growth. Typsy online skills courses, available at typsy.com addresses the growing need for hospitality training across Indonesia and Asia. Driven by a surge in international tourism, expanding middle-class populations, and increasing investment in tourism infrastructure, the demand for skilled hospitality workers is reaching new heights. This growth highlights the urgent need for comprehensive hospitality training to ensure service excellence and maintain competitive standards.
Asia, including Indonesia, continues to be a major global tourist destination. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.4% over the next decade. Indonesia, with its diverse cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities, plays a significant role in this growth. The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism projects that the country will attract 20 million international tourists by 2025.
This influx of tourists demands high-quality services and exceptional guest experiences, which can only be delivered by a well-trained workforce. The hospitality sector, encompassing hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and other service-oriented businesses, requires employees who are proficient in customer service, management, and operational skills.
Despite the growth, there is a noticeable skills gap in the hospitality industry. Many businesses struggle to find employees with the necessary skills to meet the high standards expected by international travelers.
Parisa Riazati, Typsy Regional Account Executive says, “Customers across Indonesia mention consistent training gaps, in areas such as customer service and soft skills, language proficiency, and leadership skills. Existing tools to track training completed are also often fairly basic or difficult to use. Typsy makes that easy, accessible & fun!”
Employees need to be trained in the latest industry standards and practices, as well as in interpersonal skills that enhance customer interactions. This comprehensive approach ensures that employees are not only competent in their roles but also able to provide a memorable guest experience.
Online learning platforms like Typsy have emerged as crucial tools in bridging the skills gap. These platforms offer flexible, accessible training programs that cater to the diverse needs of the hospitality workforce and can be adopted quickly. Typsy, for example, provides a vast library of expert-led courses covering a wide range of topics from customer service fundamentals to advanced culinary techniques. The availability of courses with audio and closed captions in local languages, such as Bahasa Indonesia, further enhances the learning experience by making it more accessible.
Riazati, Typsy Regional Account Executive says Typsy online training courses are already used by many local hospitality groups to enhance their learning outcomes and improve guest experiences. This week, Typsy has expanded in the region by launching a new initiative this week with Dr Bambang Hermanto, CEO of MTM National Hospitality Certification and Growth Hospitality. He says, “This is an important step in providing access to industry experts from around the world to help local professional development and training. Typsy training allows us to do that with ease, both to support the hospitality university curriculum and on-the-job training”.
Typsy is more than just a learning platform; it is a comprehensive online training solution designed to drive ongoing sustainable training outcomes within organizations. Typsy works with local organizations to enhance the skills of their workforce, ensuring that the training is relevant and impactful. These platforms allow hospitality professionals to learn at their own pace, anytime and anywhere, which is particularly beneficial for those balancing work and education or living in remote areas without access to traditional training facilities.
“Investing in hospitality training yields significant benefits for both employees and employers,” says Typsy Head of Growth, Felicity Thomlinson. “For employees, training enhances career prospects and provides opportunities for professional growth. Skilled workers are more likely to find employment in top-tier establishments, both locally and internationally, and can command higher salaries.”
For employers, a well-trained workforce leads to improved service quality, higher customer satisfaction, and increased retention rates. According to the LinkedIn Learning 2024 Workplace Learning Report, companies with a strong culture of learning and development experience 57% better retention of staff. This underscores the importance of continuous professional development in maintaining a competitive edge in the hospitality industry.
As the hospitality industry in Asia continues to grow, the need for effective training programs will only become more pronounced. Typsy executives are in Indonesia and Malaysia this week engaging in trade discussions with local hospitality groups, and the Ministry of Tourism, Education & Culture and Vocational Education. Typsy CEO and founder, Jonathan Plowright, says, “Collaborative efforts between governments, educational institutions, and private sector organizations are essential to develop and implement training initiatives that meet the immediate and evolving needs of the industry and help address employment gaps”.
Programs that combine online and offline training, focus on both technical and soft skills, and provide certification recognized by the industry will be key to building a competent and confident hospitality workforce. By prioritizing training and development, Asia can ensure that it remains a top destination for travelers worldwide, known for its exceptional hospitality and service standards.
Over the next 10 years, Indonesia’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 10%, twice the rate of the overall economy, which is forecasted to grow by 5.1%. The sector’s contribution to GDP will reach nearly U.S.$ 118.4 billion (IDR 1,692 trillion), injecting an additional U.S.$ 72.9 billion (IDR 1,042 trillion) to the economy and representing 5.7% of the total economy.
The forecast also reveals that the Travel & Tourism sector is expected to create more than 500,000 new jobs every year for the next decade, reaching more than 16 million employed in the sector by 2032. By the end of this year, the sector’s contribution to GDP is expected to grow 57.2% to U.S.$ 45.5 billion (IDR 650 trillion), amounting to 3.6% of the total economic GDP, although employment in the sector is set to grow by just 2.1%, reaching just over 11.2 million jobs.
In addition to Indonesia’s robust growth, Malaysia is also experiencing a tourism boom. According to the WTTC, Malaysia’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow by an average of 6.7% annually over the next decade. This highlights the broader regional trend of increasing tourism and the corresponding need for skilled hospitality professionals. Typsy has recently commenced a successful partnership to ensure that learners receive globally recognized qualifications, adding significant value to their professional development and enhancing their employability in the competitive hospitality market. KIP Hotel Kuala Lumpur, worked with facilitator Discovery Hotel Industry Consultancy in Malaysia to launch Typsy to upskill KIP’s workforce. The “Kippers” undertook an in-depth onboarding session with Typsy and addressed real-time progress tracking and data-driven insights and optimizing training effectiveness.
In conclusion, the hospitality industry in Indonesia and across Asia stands at a critical juncture. The rapid growth in tourism presents both opportunities and challenges. By investing in comprehensive hospitality training, the industry can equip its workforce with the skills needed to meet and exceed the expectations of global travelers, driving sustained growth and success.
References:
- World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
- Indonesian Ministry of Tourism
- LinkedIn Learning 2024 Workplace Learning Report
- WTTC Indonesia Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Report
For more information and to explore the full range of courses available, visit Typsy’s website.
About Typsy
Typsy is a leading online learning platform for hospitality professionals, listed in the Top 50 TIME Edtech companies globally in 2024. With more than 1500 expert-led lessons, courses, quizzes and micro-credentials, it has become a learning platform of choice for hotel managers and the hospitality industry. Typsy provides flexible, accessible, and high-quality training to individuals and hospitality businesses worldwide. Typsy’s mission is to empower hospitality workers with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
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Sheryar Shah, Head of AI Growth at sher.hk, highlights a 55% year-on-year drop in Hong Kong graduate entry-level vacancies — the lowest in five years — as companies adopt AI for routine junior tasks.
Hong Kong S.A.R., 9th Mar 2026 – Sheryar Shah, Head of AI Growth at sher.hk, has drawn attention to a notable trend in Hong Kong’s graduate employment market: full-time entry-level graduate vacancies have fallen by approximately 55% year-on-year — reaching the lowest level recorded in five years — as companies increasingly adopt generative AI and automation tools for routine junior tasks.
“The entry-level pathway that Hong Kong graduates have traditionally relied on is undergoing visible change,” Shah noted. “We are seeing a clear 55% reduction in advertised graduate positions through the public university portals, and AI is already handling many of the basic starter tasks that used to be managed by new hires. Current trends suggest this shift will continue in the coming years.”
Current data indicates ongoing change in the market
Hong Kong’s graduate recruitment environment is showing clear movement:
- Full-time graduate vacancies through the eight public universities declined approximately 55% year-on-year in the most recent reporting period — the lowest figure in five years.
- Generative AI is now commonly used for functions previously assigned to new graduates: basic email drafting, data entry, customer-service responses, simple translation, content generation, junior administrative support, and routine compliance monitoring.
- Surveys of employers from late 2025 into early 2026 show many companies planning continued adjustments to graduate intake, with AI often identified as an alternative for repetitive entry-level work.
Shah points to the 55% drop as evidence of a broader structural shift, supported by international workforce analyses (McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, IMF 2023–2025) that expect continued automation in administrative, clerical, and service-oriented sectors. “When AI reliably performs 70–80% of a junior role’s output at significantly lower cost, the economic rationale for retaining the human equivalent becomes more challenging,” he explained. “Across many Hong Kong businesses, this reasoning is contributing to the changes we observe in traditional graduate entry opportunities.”
A changing job market structure
Shah highlighted an important distinction:
- Overall employment levels in Hong Kong are not expected to decline sharply. New roles will continue to emerge.
- Emerging demand is increasingly focused on positions that require immediate AI fluency combined with specialised human judgment — a combination that most current graduates are not yet fully prepared to meet from day one.
“The graduate entry market is shifting noticeably,” Shah observed. “Premium opportunities now often require AI proficiency from the outset. The large volume of ‘learn-as-you-go’ starter positions that historically served as the bridge is contracting. The middle ground is narrowing.”
This observation comes as Hong Kong experiences a pronounced contraction in graduate employment in recent years, with ongoing youth unemployment pressures and companies placing greater emphasis on AI solutions for routine functions.
(The 55% figure reflects reported year-on-year vacancy data from Hong Kong’s public university job portals. Future developments will depend on upskilling initiatives, economic conditions, and policy responses. The observed direction is consistent with current trends and international analyses.)
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Pure Tax Investigations Provides Specialist HMRC Tax Compliance and Disclosure Services Across the UK
Pure Tax Investigations, led by tax specialist Amit Puri, supports individuals and businesses navigating HMRC tax enquiries and voluntary disclosure procedures.
London, United Kingdom, 9th Mar 2026 – Pure Tax Investigations, a specialist firm focused on HMRC tax compliance and voluntary disclosures, continues to assist individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses across the United Kingdom with tax enquiry and disclosure matters. The firm brings more than two decades of professional experience to each case, helping clients work through complex tax compliance requirements.
Based in the City of London, Pure Tax Investigations regularly contributes commentary and professional insights to leading industry publications. These include Bloomberg Tax, FT Adviser, Accounting Today, AccountingWEB, Tax Insider, Taxation Magazine, and The Negotiator. The firm shares analysis and information to help professionals and the public better understand the tax disclosure and compliance process.
Most recently, Amit Puri authored a piece on crypto tax disclosures, drawing on his experience in the field of tax compliance and voluntary disclosure procedures.
Puri has also been an active speaker at industry events. He previously presented at Accountex in London and is scheduled to present at FAB 2026 at the Birmingham NEC on March 11.
Areas of Practice
Pure Tax Investigations supports clients across several areas of HMRC tax compliance and voluntary disclosure, including:
- HMRC tax enquiry guidance
- Code of Practice 9 (COP9) compliance procedures
- Contractual Disclosure Facility (CDF) voluntary disclosures
- Complex matters benefiting from prior HMRC inspector experience
The firm’s focus is on helping clients understand their tax position and work through disclosure procedures in a structured and compliant manner.
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“Many individuals and businesses are simply unaware of their options when it comes to making a voluntary tax disclosure. Our role is to guide people through that process clearly and professionally, so they can resolve their tax position with confidence,” said Amit Puri, Founder, Pure Tax Investigations
Background of Amit Puri
Amit Puri brings more than 21 years of experience in tax investigations and disclosures. He spent over a decade as a senior tax inspector with HMRC, including a period as head of the tax disclosures team.
That background gives Puri a grounded understanding of how HMRC approaches enquiries and disclosures, knowledge he now applies in advising clients. He is regularly sought out by individuals looking to address past tax matters and by professional publications seeking industry perspective on tax compliance trends.
About Pure Tax Investigations
Pure Tax Investigations was established to provide specialist advice on HMRC tax matters. Amit Puri has been working in tax investigations for over 21 years and has spent nearly 12 years in private practice advising clients on compliance and disclosure matters.
The firm operates from the City of London and serves clients across the United Kingdom, including individuals and businesses with overseas connections and UK tax obligations.
To learn more, visit https://pure-tax.com/
For any inquiries, call +44 203 757 5669 or send an email to info@pure-tax.com.
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West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 9th Mar 2026 — Elmark Sign Company, a leading provider of custom signs, office branding, and vehicle graphics, continues to set the standard for high-impact visual communication with industry-trusted craftsmanship and strategic design expertise. With over 40 years in business and a track record of more than 50,000 completed projects, Elmark reinforces its commitment to helping businesses enhance visibility, strengthen branding, and create memorable customer experiences.
At a time when a standout presence matters more than ever, Elmark delivers tailored signage solutions that help organizations of all sizes—from local small businesses to global corporations—bring their brand messages to life. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes acrylic panel signs, ADA & Braille signs, carved signs, dimensional letters, LED-illuminated signs, exterior and interior signage, plaques, vehicle wraps, wall and window vinyl, and wayfinding systems.
Approaching each project with a “client first” mindset, the Elmark team provides a high quality customer experience from start to finish. They work closely with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and unique brand identities, delivering customized signage that not only looks exceptional but also performs under real-world conditions.
Unlike generic sign providers, Elmark offers end-to-end project management, including site surveys, permit acquisition, engineering, and installation services. This holistic approach ensures that each sign is not only visually striking but also compliant with local regulations and optimized for maximum impact.
Elmark Sign Company’s portfolio spans industries and applications—from enhancing retail storefronts and corporate environments to transforming vehicle fleets into mobile billboards. With decades of experience, Elmark has earned the trust of clients across the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, serving markets such as Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, and New Castle County.
In addition to custom signage, Elmark’s professional design services support brand development through thoughtful visual strategy and creative execution. Whether a business needs new branding assets or a refresh of existing signage systems, Elmark’s experts guide each client through a seamless process from concept to completion.
With a legacy built on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Elmark Sign Company continues to champion innovative signage solutions that help organizations increase brand recognition and engage their audiences more effectively than ever before.
About Elmark Sign Company
Elmark Sign Company is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier manufacturer of custom signs, vehicle wraps, and branding graphics. With 40+ years of experience and thousands of happy clients, Elmark delivers creative, high-quality signage solutions backed by exceptional service and a commitment to excellence.
Website: https://www.elmark.com/
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