Travel job recruitment ‘reaches seven-year high’
More jobs are being filled in the travel industry than at any time since 2009, according to figures from a recruitment firm.
C&M Travel Recruitment said it had placed more than 30% more jobs in the first six months of this year than in the first halfof last year.
It said recruitment had reached its highest level since it began keeping records.
June’s total number of placements equalled the record high monthly figure set last October, and was up 29.69 per cent from June 2015’s total.
Meanwhile, travel job placements have now increased year-on-year in 32 of the last 33 months, meaning there has only been one dip since September 2013, it said.
Director Barbara Kolosinska said: "In terms of the number of travel jobs being filled, the travel industry is now in its strongest and most positive position so far this decade.
"At C&M, we have seen year on year placement growth in 32 of the last 33 months – with June 2016 reaching a joint record high. This is clearly great news for the industry and shows that many travel companies are becomingly increasingly confident about creating – and filling – new positions within their business.
"Of course we now face a new challenge in Brexit. And while the decision’s full impact on the travel industry is still uncertain, early indications of activity and intent from our clients suggest that the sector will continue on with their recruitment plans undiminished.
"Personally, I have worked in travel for more than two decades and have seen the huge effect that recessions, natural disasters and terrorist acts have had on our industry, and I have no doubt that while Britain’s decision to leave the EU will impact us all, it will create opportunities for focused, flexible and ambitious companies as well."
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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