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Hays Travel apprentices praised in latest Ofsted report
Ofsted highlighted Hays Travel’s “very supportive and highly inclusive culture”, promoted by leaders and managers across all apprenticeship programmes
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Chris Thompson to retire as Brand USA president and chief executive
Under his leadership, Brand USA has increased international visitation and enhanced global awareness of the diverse offerings across the country
AmaWaterways' Mark Schmitt
Mark Schmitt leaves AmaWaterways after head of sales role made redundant
Schmitt joined the river cruise line last then a year ago from his role as project manager for Fred Olsen Travel
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MSC Cruises' Neal Hussey joins Not Just Travel as senior BDM
He said he joined the Not Just Travel team to utilise his "passion for travel"
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G Adventures adds Tom Buck to UK trade sales team
G Adventures said London-based Buck’s appointment followed an increase in demand for in-person events and training
Homeworking
Which homeworking agency is right for you?
If you’re looking to transition into homeworking, here’s an A-Z guide to help you find the right company for you
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Travel firms urged to bring forward post-summer recruitment plans
’With summer now in full flow, there’s an excellent gap in the market for any travel company in the position to start their recruitment drive earlier than their competitors,’ said C&M Travel Recruitment boss Barbara Kolosinska
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Royal Caribbean's Carla Hines joins Hurtigruten Norway in new sales role
Based out of the UK, Hines will join the expedition cruise line after just over six years at Royal Caribbean
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A harsh lesson? The dangers of govt education cuts and travel's plan to fight back
The government’s decision to defund travel and tourism courses will have far-reaching consequences
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Katie Daniels rejoins First Class Holidays to develop trade programme
Daniels will rejoin the brand after spending some time working for Maldivian specialist DMC Koveli Travel
Fears of massive discounting recede as package prices 'hold'
'We were forced to hire inexperienced staff – and it's paid dividends'
While looking to boost its ranks earlier this year, Oasis Travel managing director Sandra Corkin opted to take on six staff members with no previous travel experience
Recruiters should ask about a candidate's day-to-day needs during interview (Credit: Christina@Wocintechchat/Unsplash)
Discuss disabilities at job interviews, travel firms told
Job interviewers should broach the subject of neurodiversity and disability at the interview stage, firms are told
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James Villas promotes Dave Woollcott to general manager
He was previously commercial director for the specialist brands team within parent company Awaze
Former Freedom chief Matt Harding has joined Travel Counsellors
Experienced agents returning to travel, says Travel Counsellors
The firm recently reported a 45% increase in new joiners to the business compared with last year
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand
The Compass Project has supported 10 pupils from socially diverse backgrounds to engage with the industry and its job prospects
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How three travel brands started having DEI conversations
’There is no competition in DEI – if we use it as a forum to compete, then the travel industry will never, ever change,’ TTG’s Fairer Travel Diversity Forum told
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Danielle Dry joins Not Just Travel as business development manager
Danielle has 25 years’ experience in travel across other roles with Thomas Cook, Lunn Poly and Thomson, in retail, sales growth, coaching, mentoring and business development
Jet2 extends order for new, more fuel efficient engines
Jet2 executive chair Philip Meeson to step down after 40 years
Meeson bought the business in 1983 when it was a small cargo airline and distribution company serving the Channel Islands
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How 'going woke' can attract new talent and business opportunities
News UK’s diversity chief shows how travel can learn from the strides it has made in diversity, equity and inclusion
Gold Medal's Gemma Wilks joins restructured Virgin Voyages sales team
Wilks will take on the role of business development executive for the south
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Meet one of Britain's oldest-ever cabin crew members
It was on an easyJet flight to Madrid 20 years ago that Pam Clark picked up a recruitment advertisement and was inspired to make her childhood dream come true – at the age of 53
TTG Media unveils TTG 30 Under 30 class of 2023
TTG Media unveils TTG 30 Under 30 class of 2023
Judging panel ran the rule over more than 100 applications for what is the 10th intake before choosing the final 30 to go ahead to the year-long programme supported by Tui and ITT
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Celestyal appoints Anna Gregori to new brand and customer VP role
Gregori brings experience to her new role having previously headed up global commercial transformation and marketing teams at Virgin Atlantic
Aviation has pledged to make the UK’s airlines carbon free. Picture: Ethan McArthur
Watch: New recruitment campaign aims to attract next generation of aviation pros
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released a new video aimed at attracting more people to a career in aviation