The travel industry experienced a substantial boost in job vacancies last month, heralding a potential shift in the sector.
- New travel job opportunities surged by 80% in September compared to August, marking the largest rise since January.
- This spike represents the highest number of new travel job vacancies in six months, with an impressive 29% increase from September of the previous year.
- Candidate interest has surged, with September seeing a 12% rise in job seekers compared to the previous month, the highest since 2017.
- Additionally, there was a notable 27% increase in new job placements, reaching a peak not seen since May.
According to the latest figures from C&M Travel Recruitment, the travel sector witnessed an unprecedented 80% month-on-month increase in new job vacancies in September. This represents the most significant rise since the beginning of the year, suggesting a potential recovery or reshaping in the industry.
In comparison to September of the previous year, the number of new travel job opportunities rose by 29%, reaching numbers not observed in the last half-year. This indicates not only a monthly improvement but an annual growth, reflecting broader positive trends in the industry.
Furthermore, the same period reported a substantial 12% increase in candidates proactively seeking roles within the travel sector from the previous month. This figure also displayed a year-on-year rise of 29%, marking September as a notable month for job seekers, unmatched since 2017.
The trend continued with new job placements, which escalated by 27% on a monthly basis. September’s placements achieved unparalleled numbers since May, further underscoring the travel sector’s dynamic changes.
Barbara Kolosinska, Managing Director at C&M Travel Recruitment, expressed optimism about this upward trend, stating, “While it’s great that new placements, vacancies and candidates all rose month-on-month in September, it’s even better to see that vacancies and candidates also increased with placements holding steady too.” Her insights suggest a robust market as the fourth quarter approaches.
These developments signify a promising advancement for the travel sector as it moves into the final quarter of the year.