Travel salaries rise for third month
Average salaries in the travel industry have increased for the third consecutive month to reach £24,591 in March, according to the latest Travel Salary Index from C&M Recruitment Consultancy and Chisholm & Moore Executive Recruitment.
While the increase was marginal (up just £3 from February), the rise means that salaries now stand at their highest point since last August, although they remain significantly down compared to the strong figures seen during the same period in 2013.
"Salaries for new travel jobs have consistently risen every month so far this year, which is obviously fantastic news for anyone looking for a change of role in the near future," said sales director Barbara Kolosinska.
The number of job seekers has also risen, said the recruitment agency, which has seen the number of candidates registering reach its highest level since last October.
There was also a 12.95% year-on-year rise in new vacancies.
"As well as the rise in candidate registrations, we have also recently seen a large increase in the number of travel companies taking on new staff – with a particular boost in placements for business travel and customer service roles," added Kolosinska.
"With both salaries and the number of available opportunities rising in recent months, it is now an extremely appealing time for candidates to re-enter the travel recruitment market."
Linsey McNeill
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