San Martín de los Andes reached 85 percent occupancy. The province of Misiones and Tafí del Valle recorded over 75 percent.
Hospitality companies value flexible availability, a professional appearance, service-oriented attitude, and the ability to adapt to seasonality and intense work rhythms. "The hotel and tourism industry has always been a great talent developer," the report states.
For thousands of Argentines, hospitality and tourism have been—and continue to be—a gateway to the workforce: first jobs are often as receptionists, housekeepers, waiters, cooks, or cleaning staff. Wages in the sector, mostly represented by UTHGRA, are updated through collective bargaining agreements, with initial basic salaries for gastronomic workers ranging from ARS 800,000 to ARS 868,000 towards the end of 2025, valid through April 2026, as reported by Noticias Argentinas.
Young people starting their professional careers seek to gain experience and independence while making their first steps. Working occasionally in hospitality or gastronomy provides a valuable first experience: one learns about customer service, teamwork, and adaptation to different environments. Unlike informal work, formalized temporary employment guarantees contributions, medical coverage, and access to training, which allows for building a solid and recognized career.
This type of hiring promotes youth employability, as it serves as an entry point to concrete, registered work experience. Furthermore, it takes place in sectors where practical skills and a service-oriented mindset are fundamental for professional integration and growth.
Temporary employment is consolidating as a pathway to formal work in one of the country's most dynamic and traditional sectors, such as hospitality and tourism. Although the sector has gone through difficult years, its seasonal nature and capacity for recovery keep it as one of the largest employers in the country. In this context, temporary hiring emerges as a key tool: it allows companies to respond to variable demand while offering workers a formal and secure way to enter the labor market.
The mobility of personnel demand is reflected in the fact that in November 2025, 4.0 million overnight stays in hotel and parahotel establishments were estimated. This represented an increase of 5.3% compared to the same month of the previous year. Overnight stays by resident travelers increased by 4.8% and by non-residents by 6.8%.
2026 began with high hotel occupancy nationwide: Mar del Plata is increasing its reservations with last-minute arrivals. In Pinamar, Villa Carlos Paz, and Las Grutas, it exceeds 90%. "Today, temporary employment allows more people to take their first steps formally, with benefits and real possibilities for growth," stated Paula Navarro, Manager of the Hotels, Tourism, and Events Division at Adecco.
With internal tourism in recovery and the gradual reactivation of travel, an increase in demand for temporary personnel is expected in the upcoming seasons.
For many, these positions mean starting over, resuming activity, or taking the first step towards a stable job.
