Travel companies are invited to make use of free careers resource – in print and online – to attract the next generation of industry talent
Travel Weekly has once again teamed up with some of the biggest names in the travel trade to provide a FREE careers resource to help attract young people to the industry.
Now in its 11th year, Take Off in Travel is a 76-page prospectus-style publication which is sent in print format to colleges and universities and is also fully available on a free-to-access website at takeoffintravel.co.uk.
All content can be used by travel companies in their own outreach and recruitment efforts, with the publication offered in downloadable format and with all online content accessible across all devices.
The 2025 edition was unveiled at the ITT Future You conference at this year’s World Travel Market and has been produced in association with long-term partner Abta and the UK’s largest independent travel agency, Hays Travel, which returns for a third year as headline sponsor.
As with previous editions, it is packed with information about what it’s like to work in travel, plus careers advice and interviews with people in various roles across the industry.
Attracting new talent
Lucy Huxley, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly Group, said: “Take Off in Travel was created more than a decade ago to showcase the range of careers available in the travel industry, and it continues to be an essential resource for those invested in attracting and shaping the next generation of talent.
“We are incredibly proud to play our part in creating this annual showcase, which is made available for free to anyone in the industry to use and distribute.
“We are indebted to Abta, Hays Travel and all our partners for helping us produce this latest edition.”
Dame Irene Hays, chair of Hays Travel, said: “At Hays Travel we are committed to helping young people access a fulfilling career within our exciting and rewarding industry. We train, develop and nurture these young people, and those joining us from other industries later in life, so that they may have long, stimulating careers in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.
“We hope plenty of people who read Take Off in Travel are encouraged to launch their own journey in the industry.”
Essential reading
Vicki Wolf, head of education and career development at Abta, said: “Abta is happy to be partnering with Travel Weekly on Take Off in Travel for the 11th year. Take Off is essential reading for anyone considering a career in the travel industry. It outlines the wide range of roles in the industry, with case studies that bring those careers to life.”
She urged travel firms to use the resource, adding: “Please share this widely through your networks and get the message out that travel is one of the best sectors to work in and develop a rewarding career.”
In addition to information about the industry and 30 case studies of people starting out in their careers, this year’s Take Off in Travel also features handy advice to help equip readers with the skills they need to get their foot in the door, while those looking for jobs straight away can browse Showcase features created by leading travel brands.
Check out the new-look takeoffintravel.co.uk
Visit our new-look Take Off in Travel website to access features focusing on a range of topics, including: What’s so good about travel?: We showcase the wide appeal of the travel industry, and the benefits of building a career within it. A-Z guide: We delve deeper into the huge range of jobs available across the leisure and business travel industries, and shine a light on some of the key sectors within them. Myth-busting: We ask industry experts to debunk popular misconceptions to help sway potential recruits and their parents or careers advisors. Hot topics: We focus on issues of growing significance, including diversity and inclusion, sustainability and the impact of AI. Taking the first step: We offer useful advice and top tips to help candidates get their foot on the ladder, and signpost resources to help them get ahead. |
