Regent Taipei has secured government approval to hire 37 Indonesian workers to address hospitality labor shortages in Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Labor (MOL).
Regent Taipei Pioneers Hospitality Sector Foreign Labor Recruitment
The luxury hotel selected foreign students who previously trained at the property and performed well during an internship program launched by the government in 2024, according to the MOL. Because these workers already possess practical experience in hospitality services and maintain familiarity with the local work environment, the ministry stated they can begin working immediately upon arrival and adapt quickly to their new operational roles.
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Expanding Bilateral Recruitment Channels Across Southeast Asia
The Ministry of Labor has actively established official recruitment channels for foreign technical workers originating from Indonesia and Thailand.
Industry demand for the program remains high. Statistics provided by the MOL indicate that more than 50 hospitality businesses had applied to recruit workers under the program by mid-August, seeking to fill over 500 open positions across the sector.
Government Assistance and Direct Employer Support
To streamline the hiring process, the MOL announced it will utilize government-to-government recruitment channels backed by the Transnational Workforce Recruitment Center. The center provides dedicated consultation and one-on-one assistance to employers navigating the domestic recruitment process and applying to hire foreign technical workers, which the ministry notes will help shorten the overall application timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the workers hired by Regent Taipei different from standard migrant workers?
According to the Ministry of Labor, workers recruited under this initiative must meet specific educational, technical, and language prerequisites to fill frontline service and professional roles in the hospitality industry.
How many hospitality businesses have applied for the program?
Ministry statistics show that as of mid-August, more than 50 hospitality businesses applied to recruit workers through the initiative, targeting over 500 positions.
Which countries are currently involved in the labor recruitment channels?
The MOL has established recruitment channels for Indonesia and Thailand, reached a preliminary agreement with Vietnam, and reached an understanding with the Philippines.
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