Travel weekly unveils 10th edition of
At a time when attracting talent into the travel industry is more important than ever, the annual careers guide has again been produced in partnership with Abta and headline sponsor Hays Travel
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ake Off in Travel, the annual careers guide fromTravel Weekly, is back for its 10th issue to
highlight the range of careers and opportunities across the industry. The guide, which is distributed
mostly to educational institutions, is packed with information about what it’s like to work in travel and careers advice, plus interviews with those who work in different roles. Take Off in Travel was launched to
highlight the opportunities available within in the industry for those interested in taking their first steps. And in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, where many employees left the industry, it’s still as relevant as ever.
16 NOVEMBER 2023 Not only is it important to shine
a light on travel jobs for students, or those who have a background in the field, but highlighting how soft skills and experience can be transferred from other industries, for anyone who may be looking for a career change, is just as key. Hays Travel is once again the
headline sponsor of the guide. Its apprenticeship programme is one of the ways the company is attracting talent into the industry, and readers will hear from some of its success stories. Dame Irene Hays, owner
and chair, said: “Hays Travel is committed to supporting young people to achieve, and to attracting and enabling new talented
To access T in T ake Off ravel articles and
company Showcases visit:
takeoffintravel.co.uk
people into our industry. Travel is a profession that requires commitment and many different skills; in return it is an exciting and fulfilling career. We hope plenty of people who pick up Take Off in Travel are encouraged to launch their own career in travel.”
A welcoming industry Abta, which has supported Take Off in Travel since its first issue, highlights its educational work in the publication.
“Take Off in Travel showcases
the wide range of careers available in the travel industry, as well as the varied routes to entry, whether that is straight from school or college or through an apprenticeship or a degree in travel and tourism,” said Vicki Wolf, head of education and career development at Abta. “We are also an industry that
regularly welcomes people with experience in other industries – so many of our roles are suitable for transferable skills. There are few sectors that are as fast-paced and varied as the travel industry, which makes it vital to attract and retain the best talent we can. “In a competitive market,
reaching out to local schools, colleges
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