Emerging Dynamics in Tourism Industry Workforce Mobility in Southern Cross River State, Nigeria

The challenge of brain drain/workforce mobility/out-migration in tourism and hospitality industry workforce is a rising phenomenon. study investigated the factors responsible for emerging dynamics mobility Southern Cross River, Nigeria. Data was generated through administration structured questionnaire oral interviews on staff industry. results revealed that aggregate, total 63.50% workers had intentions to migrate from their job while 36.50% no intention current job. Further findings low remuneration, unfavourable working hours, stress, lack career prospects, security, unsatisfactory conditions, health risk, matching were among reasons out-migration workforce. recommended both public private sectors should create enabling work-environment retention employees.
 
 Received: 14 August 2021 / Accepted: 2 October Published: 5 November