Trends in the job market place for travel reveal downturn in inbound travel jobs but an increased demand for business travel job candidates and cruise specialists according to inPlace Recruitment managing director Sandra Chiles.

The strong exchange rate encouraging travellers to holiday overseas combined with the problems in the European economic market and cautious US economy has created a downward affect on the inbound travel job market.

However despite the interruptions of the year such as union strikes, business travel jobs flourished in the first half of the year with a strong vacancy rate. 
Ms Chiles stated the booming sector and one desperate for candidates with experience is the cruising market.  The current demand for candidates who are specialised in the field is high as is growth of specialist cruise retailers.