When discussing the trends and flexi staffing needs in the tourism industry, it is always interesting to start with some facts and figures on the current situation of the industry. The general outlook for this dynamic sector is, in relation to other traditional economic sectors, positive and quite optimistic for the coming years. It will be impossible to accurately predict and respond to the challenges confronting the industry without the availability of timely information on current and future labour market information. The very nature of the tourism business is seasonal and therefore there is a need for staff which is available on demand and not necessarily on the permanent rolls of the company. Being a service industry, the highest cost for any organisation is manpower and flexi staffing is one of the methods of keeping the costs at an affordable level.