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Smaller cities in India are playing a significant role in the resurgence of jobs in the travel and tourism sector, indicating a broader geographic distribution of tourism opportunities.
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The tourism sector is booming in India, and companies have jobs to fill: There was 44% growth in hiring demand in the industry in August, according to latest data by recruitment platform foundit (formerly Monster).
Job postings in the travel and tourism sector gained 16% in 2019, but dropped by half in 2020 during the pandemic. The recovery this year has been dramatic.
Top Job Roles in Demand Across Travel and Tourism Industry:
Sales and business development Engineers — software and electrical Marketing and communication.Tier 2 Cities Reported Maximum Increase in Job Postings:
Jaipur Ahmedabad Chandigarh Baroda CoimbatoreTechnological Investments: Many businesses are now investing in digital transformation and technology to recruit and retain employees, noted the report.
The Gig Model: Newer approaches include embracing the gig model of hiring independent workers for short-term commitments, to overcome the talent deficit. According to data from foundit, there has been 14% growth in gig roles since January 2023.
How Indian Travelers Book AccommodationsWe read open hotel commerce platform SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2023 that analyses more than 10,000 travelers across 12 of the world’s largest travel source markets, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Thailand, UK and U.S.
Here’s what we found out about Indian travelers:
Indians are the most enthusiastic traveller globally and around 78% intend to spend more time travelling over the coming year, compared to the global average of 57%. The proportion of travellers intending to work during their next trip is also highes