United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
New travel job vacancies surge
The number of new travel job vacancies spiked by 131% in May 2023, according to C&M Travel Recruitment latest jobs data.
Last month’s total was the highest since January, and 2% above the corresponding pre-pandemic month of May 2019.
Similarly, the number of new candidates jumped by 24% last month.
Last month’s rise was a welcome rebound from the decline in April.
Last month also saw a small 6% rise in the number of people being placed in new travel jobs.
However, it represents a drop of 67% the record-high month of May 2022, while it was also 27 per cent behind May 2019.
Barbara Kolosinska, Managing Director at C&M Travel Recruitment, said: “After a fall in activity around the Easter holidays, we’re very pleased to see a big rebound.”
“In particular, it’s great to see so many new travel jobs available. We’re seeing more new roles being created than before the pandemic.”
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Tricia Handley-Hughes of Inteletravel announces the location for the TravelQuest 2025 conference
Insights from James Ferrara on Inteletravel’s Growth and Future
Tricia Handley-Hughes on Inteletravel’s Growth and Challenges
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Protestors now targeting Amsterdam cruise calls