Hiring intent for freshers in travel, hospitality sector to rise 15% in H2 2023: Report

With travel and hospitality industries surging, hiring intent in sector is expected to grow by 15 per cent for freshers in second half of this year, according to a report.

According to 'Career Outlook Report HY2, 2023' by TeamLease EdTech, a company specialising in learning and employability solutions, hiring intent for travel and hospitality sector is projected to reach 15 per cent in H2 (July–December), compared to 10 per cent in first half of year.

Top five job roles 

report identifies top five job roles that are expected to shape careers of Indian freshmen in dynamic travel and hospitality sector. se roles include food and beverage (F&B) associates, travel consultants, event coordinators, junior chefs, and business development executives.

TeamLease EdTech's founder and CEO, Shantanu Rooj, commented, "Our Career Outlook Report HY2, 2023, highlights ever-changing landscape for freshmen, with travel and hospitality sectors offering promising prospects. We remain committed to empowering young professionals with knowledge and skills needed to excel in se roles."

report is based on a survey conducted among 737 small, medium, and large companies across 18 industries in India, spanning 14 geographical areas, including metros, tier I, and tier II cities.

report also reveals that a combination of Tier I and II cities will contribute to hiring in travel and hospitality sectors during second half of this year. For example, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram le in hiring intent for food and beverage (F&B) associates, while Delhi, Ahmedab, and Indore are top choices for hiring travel consultants. Hyderab, Chandigarh, and Nagpur have highest intent to hire freshers for event coordinator roles in H2 2023. Mumbai, Chennai, and Chandigarh are prominent cities for hiring junior chefs, and Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune are key cities for recruiting business development executives.

(With PTI Inputs)