The number of new job vacancies being made available in the travel industry jumped by 46% last month, compared to June, according to the latest figures from C&M Travel Recruitment.
The recruitment specialist said July had the third highest monthly total of the year so far. The number was down by 6% from July 2022 – but up by 7% from July 2019.
There was also a 14% monthly increase in the number of candidates being awarded new travel jobs. Placements have now risen for three consecutive months, with July’s total being the highest since March.
Compared to previous years, July 2023 was down by 49% from July 2022 and down by 11% from July 2019.
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The number of new candidates searching for travel jobs saw a small dip in July with a 4% fall from the previous month. Last month’s total was down by 7% from July 2022 and but up by 35% from July 2019.
Barbara Kolosinska, managing director at C&M Travel Recruitment, said: “With new vacancies and placements both increasing, and only a small dip in new candidates, July was a positive month for travel recruitment.
“It’s midsummer, with all of the usual holiday distractions, so we don’t expect activity to truly pick up again until September, but last month still saw many travel companies recruiting for a variety of very attractive new roles.
“And it’s a great time to do it – while some companies will wait until the autumn before focusing on recruitment, those who start hiring early will have the pick of the summer candidates.”
All figures are drawn from the month’s new vacancies advertised with C&M Travel Recruitment.