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Olivia Hemmings
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For the latest vacancies, visit ttglive.com/jobs
TTG ’s careers page gives you tips on how to develop
your skills and climb the travel ladder, plus the latest
on the jobs market and news of people on the move
A recruiter’s perspective: Jose Cofone
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AREER
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Jan Preston and James Berresford
People on the Move
Working overseas
Jan Preston (pictured) has joined Uniglobe TMC IN EUROPE, nine million people work in tourism-
Preferred Travel with responsibility for sales, related activities.
as well as the implementation and project This figure is a clear indication of the range of
management of online activity. She moves from overseas opportunities.
her role as account manager at Amadeus. Indeed, New Frontiers has seen a growth in
permanent roles abroad over the past nine
VisitEngland has named James Berresford months. The current economic situation has seen
(pictured) as its first chief executive. He is many organisations re-evaluate their operations
currently director of tourism at Northwest to cut out a middleman and create more perma- As a national of a European Economic Area or
Development Agency and director of Hadrian’s nent overseas positions to save costs. European Union country, you have the right to
Wall Heritage. With the value of the UK pound dropping work in any other member state without needing
against the euro and the US dollar, overseas a work permit. You also have the same rights as
Lynsey Devon has been made public relations salaries are now very competitive. nationals of your destination country, in terms of
manager for Tui Travel’s Activity brands. Devon working conditions, pay and social security
will be responsible for the Imaginative Traveller, If you are considering moving abroad for matters.
Headwater and Thomson’s sports brands. work, ask yourselves the following questions: However, bear in mind that tax levels vary
■ Do you and your family need work permits, throughout Europe and can be high. In Munich,
American Express Global Foreign Exchange resident permits or visas for the country? for example, employees are taxed 40% regard-
Services has appointed Avinash Lalwani as ■ Is the salary enough, taking into account the less of earnings. Not all qualifications are recog-
director, airport foreign exchange for Europe. cost of living? nised across the EU and EEA, and some
■ What are the chances of promotion? professions have employment restrictions. You
The Eton Collection has taken on James Lane as ■ What currency will you be paid in? can check your qualifications against occupation
general manager of boutique hotel The Colonnade ■ Are there any arrangements for temporary information sheets produced by EU member
in London. He moves from The Ritz where he spent accommodation when you first move? states. Language skills and fluency levels may also
five years in operational roles. ■ If you have a property to sell in the UK, will your be an issue when seeking work.
employer allow you any time to return to the Nevertheless, keep your options open and who
Worldhotels has promoted Christian Badenhop UK to complete transactions? knows where you could be working next week.
to regional director sales for Europe, and Ingo
Gurges to vice-president for hotel development. Jose Cofone is a senior account manager in the leisure travel division at recruitment firm New Frontiers
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