Manpower supply refers to the availability of individuals who possess the required skills, qualifications, experience, and willingness to work in a particular sector at a given time and place. In the context of Human Resource Planning and Development in Tourism, manpower supply includes the total pool of potential employees who can be recruited for various segments such as accommodation, travel agencies, tour operations, transport, food and beverage services, event management, and destination management. It encompasses both quantitative aspects, such as the number of workers available, and qualitative aspects, such as their competencies, language skills, technical knowledge, customer service orientation, and adaptability. Effective manpower supply ensures that tourism organizations can meet seasonal demand fluctuations, maintain service quality, and achieve long-term sustainability. In tourism, manpower supply is influenced by demographic trends, educational systems, vocational training institutions, migration patterns, wage structures, and the overall image of the industry. Since tourism is a labour-intensive and service-oriented industry, human resources form the backbone of operations. The sector relies heavily on interpersonal interaction, cultural sensitivity, and emotional labour, making the quality of manpower supply particularly significant. Human resource planners must forecast demand for labour and align recruitment, training, and retention strategies accordingly. The labour supply in tourism is shaped by “push” and “pull” factors. Push factors are those circumstances that drive individuals away from their current employment, location, or sector, compelling them to seek opportunities elsewhere. Pull factors, on the other hand, are the attractive features of a job or industry that draw individuals toward it. Understanding these factors is essential for tourism organizations to manage recruitment and reduce high turnover rates. Push factors in labour supply often include unemployment or underemployment in other sectors. In regions where agriculture or manufacturing cannot absorb the growing workforce, individuals may be pushed toward tourism as an alternative source of livelihood. Economic instability, low wages, poor working conditions, limited career growth, and job insecurity in other industries can also push workers into tourism. For example, during economic transitions in developing countries, many workers shift from informal sectors to tourism because it offers comparatively structured employment opportunities. Social and demographic pressures also act as push factors. Rapid urbanization and population