Careers

New travel vacancies up for fifth consecutive month

Number of new travel job vacancies doubled in March, according to latest figures from C&M

Advice for those currently facing early retirement

Michael Middleton, a financial advisor and director at retirement experts Pro-Vision Lifestyles, explains the options and offers advice to those facing early retirement due to the pandemic.

Women in Travel reveals speakers and themes for May forum

The event is dedicated to empowering women through employability and entrepreneurship in the travel industry

How to make it as a homeworker

We speak to three homeworkers to find out what it takes to be successful and to glean their tips for others considering a career move

30 Under 30: Meet Luke Judd

Luke Judd, Cazenove+loyd’s digital marketing manager, tells Madeleine Barber about his rollercoaster 2020 and how he’s finding his feet in a new role

'Real momentum' returning to travel jobs market

More travel jobs were created in February than at any point since the start of the pandemic last March, according to C&M

Recruitment partnership forged to 'retain industry talent'

Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment has joined forces with start-up Flexi Reps

Govt launches online aviation jobs platform

New recruitment site aims to retain skilled workers within the sector

Careers advice: How to upskill on an apprenticeship or training programme

Have you considered training staff via a government-funded apprenticeship? Abra Dunsby speaks to some of the companies and apprentices taking advantage of training for their insights

Careers advice: Tips for applying for and landing travel jobs during the pandemic

Barbara Kolosinska, director at C&M Recruitment, offers tips for applying for jobs in the current climate.

Careers advice: How to become a part-time lecturer or teacher

The economic impact of the pandemic has left many in the travel industry wondering how they can supplement their income until travel resurges.

Lecturing about the travel industry at universities or teaching at colleges part-time are both good options, also enabling travel professionals to add another string to their bow.

Here we speak to three people with experience of lecturing and teaching students to hear their stories, and share their advice with others in the travel industry considering doing the same.

ITT Future You to host first 'Skills Fest'

Event to feature interactive workshops and virtual assignments focusing on key skills for careers in aviation, travel and tourism

Peakes Travel Elite's Claire Moore reflects on the highs and lows of January

Claire Moore of Peakes Travel Elite looks back on last month and discusses her wins, from virtual events to government support.

Brits flock to take up temporary residence in Barbados

Welcome Stamp scheme allows people to temporarily relocate to the Caribbean island

Travel jobs lagging behind recovery in UK recruitment market

Vacancies in travel and tourism way down in January despite improvement in other sectors

Homeworking agent relocates to Barbados

Travel Counsellor Yvonne Campbell swaps Northern Ireland for Caribbean island

How an Instagram post helped this homeworker win back vital business

After being tagged in an Instagram post homeworker Maureen McKenna ended up booking holidays for more than one hundred people. She talks to Abra Dunsby about the post’s success and how it helped her through the pandemic.

Latin Routes on helping travel agents get through the pandemic

Latin Routes has used downtime due to the pandemic to reduce its costs and help other agents improve their businesses. Abra Dunsby hears from company director Jess Baines.

30 Under 30: Meet Hannah Lovett

The pandemic has put a pause on career development for many in the travel industry, but for Holiday Extras’ senior marketing executive Hannah Lovett it’s provided a stepping stone to success

30 Under 30: Meet Natalie Swinburne

Natalie Swinburne, trade marketing manager for the UK & Ireland at the Malta Tourism Authority, talks to Abra Dunsby about how DMOs have a role in building back better.

ITT Future You partners with Irish youth aviation group

New tie-in with Irish Aviation Students Association will see ITT Future You host its first events in Ireland next year

ITT Future You to host 'confidence' masterclass

Jenny Kovacs, ITT Mentor of the Year, will be on hand to help travel professionals boost their profile

30 Under 30: Meet Emily Trumble

Emily Trumble’s agency Encore Travel was thriving – then Covid hit. She talks to Abra Dunsby about the impact on business and her future aspirations.

Q&A: What does escorted touring look like today?

How did you get into the role of tour manager?

I used to work as a contractor for Harrod’s, working with Italian clients, and then my partner at the time saw an advert in the local paper for Riviera and it went from there.

On my very first tour I was in Rome and they had a power cut. I was thrown in at the deep end as we had customers all over the place, but I really enjoyed it. After that I went into different areas of Italy and was in Sorrento for a few years. I’ve worked for Riviera for around 19 years now.