The number of candidates placed in travel jobs has risen by more than a third compared to last year, according to C&M Travel Recruitment.
November’s figure was up 36% compared to the same month in 2024, which C&M says is the biggest year-on-year monthly increase since December 2022. However, last month’s placements eased by 3% from October 2025.
There was a fall in the number of new candidates searching for jobs in the travel industry last month with a 16% drop from October. November’s total also dropped by 11% from the same month in 2024.
The number of new travel job vacancies also dipped in November with a 39% fall from October and a 41% decline from last November.
C&M Travel Recruitment co-owner and Managing Director Barbara Kolosinska said: “The big annual rise in job placements is extremely welcome news, but after two very encouraging months in a row, travel recruitment activity dipped back in November.
“With December traditionally being the slowest month for the jobs market, we’re unlikely to see an immediate rebound. However, many candidates are still searching for new roles in the lead-up to Christmas, so this is a fantastic time for companies to hire top talent before competition heats up in the New Year.”
