Hospitality and events industry busy with Calgary Stampede crowds but grappling with labour shortage

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With the Calgary Stampede in full swing, many local businesses in the events and hospitality industry are busy serving crowds but are struggling to hire enough staff to cover the extra demand. yyc CalgaryStampede

Restaurants along 17th Avenue S.W. and Stephen Avenue were busy with customers Sunday afternoon, which Ernie Tsu, president of the Alberta Hospitality Association, said is a much-needed boost for restaurants and bars after the past two years.

He said that while restaurants and bars might also feel the pinch of the labour shortage during the Stampede, some staff are looking forward to making more cash over the 10-day event.Article content The Event Group runs large-scale, corporate parties and celebrations with high-profile entertainers and bands, and usually has at least 500 people in attendance. The group has several big events booked during Stampede but had to reschedule some because of staffing concerns.

 

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