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Autism in the tourism and hospitality workplace

Research shows that when tasks and settings are well structured (clear role descriptions, reduced sensory load, and on-site job coaching),

employment and retention rates are high.

Despite these good practices, autistic adults remain under-represented in the hospitality sector due to sensory overload, unpredictable

shifts, and limited managerial training.

80% 28%

Unemployment Rate Revenue Increase

Average higher revenue for organisations
Estimated global unemployment rate for adults

on the autism spectrum employing neurodivergent personnel

37-46%

Overqualification

Percentage of autistic employees reporting

they were overqualified for their roles

Project Number 2023-1-IT01-KA220-VET-000152721