Skift India Report: Tourism Job Postings Surge
Photo Credit: As people regained confidence in travel, the recovery in tourism-related job postings has been dramatic this year. Pexels.com">Pexels / Sora Shimazaki
Skift Take
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.
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 overc
