NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The CEO of a regional recruitment service is looking forward to the boost in job opportunities that is expected to accompany Royal Caribbean’s new venture set to open on Paradise Island sometime next year.
“Of course there will be dozens of direct jobs provided by Royal Caribbean, but this is also probably going to cause a ripple effect of even more opportunities as economic activity grows,” said Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO. “Not just as a talent acquisition service but as an organization invested in seeing the best possible employment outcomes for the residents in countries we operate in, it’s hard not to be excited about the employment prospects this project will likely bring.”
Caribbean Employment Services Inc. is a market-leading digital talent acquisition service that aims to connect the top talent from the Caribbean with hiring managers, HR professionals and decision-makers in companies both within the Caribbean as well as abroad. Further, it aims to provide the region’s jobseekers and those who are already employed with news and resources related to Caribbean labour.
As it officially announced its new project this month, Royal Caribbean itself said it is looking forward to “increasing tourism in The Bahamas” through its exclusive beach club. Accordingly, it noted its plans to work with Bahamians for both job and investment opportunities.
Boll said, “I was impressed with their plans to include Bahamians at all levels of the project — from construction to, of course, operations, but also management and the gig economy, including musicians and artisans. But we’re also mindful of the indirect opportunities — locally-owned restaurants on Paradise Island that will see more traffic and may need to expand, tour operators that can market excursions to beach club visitors, beach vendors — all of those hospitality-related ways people can earn a living.”
The CEO noted that the potential is almost a breath of fresh air after the near-ruin both the cruise industry and global tourism endured during the pandemic. However, he added that the onus is up to Royal Caribbean to follow through on that promise of equitable economic opportunity.
About Caribbean Employment Services Inc.
Caribbean Employment Services Inc., based in Barbados, is one of the market-leading online talent acquisition services, specializing in helping businesses and organizations recruit the best candidates for their roles and job seekers find their ideal position. For international and national employers looking to source the best talent from the Caribbean region and from the United States into their Caribbean businesses, we offer a range of recruitment solutions, all developed to find the right candidates for their roles. Find out more at https://caribbeanemployment.com or contact [email protected].
