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Travel rebounds again in April but sector’s recruitment woes continue

Economy
Will Payne
19 May 2023

The UK’s tourism and recreation industry grew for a second consecutive month in April despite failing to increase staff headcount.

(Credit: Pixabay / Pexels)

(Credit: Pixabay / Pexels)

According to the latest data from Lloyds Bank’s UK Sector Tracker, the tourism and recreation industry – which includes travel agents – reported output growth of 53.2. 

A reading on the tracker above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction.

However, despite continuing to grow after becoming one of the fastest expanding sectors in March, tourism was one of the only sectors covered by the tracker to not increase its headcount.