Visitors to the Hessian Christmas markets will probably have to queue longer for mulled wine and crêpes. Operators are increasingly reporting staff shortages.
Frankfurt – The queues in front of the stalls of the Hessian Christmas markets may be longer this year. The reason is the lack of personnel, which is also noticeable with the operators of the stand, such as the managing director of the Hessian State Association for Commerce and Showmen, Roger Simak, who German news agency dpa She said. Also affected is one of the largest German Christmas markets in Frankfurt.
According to Simak, between ten and 20 percent of the positions cannot be filled compared to the pre-Corona year 2019. It is hardly possible to replace personnel who leave for age or health reasons: “There are simply no candidates there.” transition to self-service, to the balance.
Lack of staff at Hessian Christmas markets – Frankfurt is also reporting failures
However, Simak isn’t worried that the Christmas markets won’t be set up on time. It is possible to set up the stands and structures even with a smaller number of employees. “It just takes more time.” Since the construction and dismantling of the Christmas markets is less time-bound than with popular holidays during the season, there is enough time for it.
Tourismus+Congress GmbH in Frankfurt am Main also reported “staff-related cancellations by stand operators” at the Frankfurt Christmas market. However, they are overall well positioned in Frankfurt, said the president of the Frankfurt am Main Showmen’s Association, Thomas Roie. Hesse’s largest Christmas market will open in Frankfurt on Tuesday, with more than 200 booths registered. (dpa)
