The number of new candidates searching for travel jobs has risen to its highest level in five years, according to C&M Travel Recruitment.
The volume of job seekers has now increased for three consecutive months, reaching a peak last seen in March 2018.
Last month’s total was up by 14% from February and up by 39% from a year ago.
There was also a monthly rise in new travel jobs which edged up by 10% from February.
Despite being down by 63% from last March’s all-time record figure, March 2023’s total was comparable to previous years.
It was also a contrasting month for placements with the number of candidates being placed in travel jobs rising by 35% but falling by 47% recorded last March.
Barbara Kolosinska, MD at C&M Travel Recruitment, said: “Candidate registrations at a five-year high is very welcome news.”
“But we’re in a strange position because despite a big increase in the number of new applicants, we’re still in an extremely candidate-driven market.”
Ultimately, the talent shortage is still massively impacting travel recruitment.”
