According to the global job site, Indeed, the hospitality industry will see a significant increase in job opportunities between March 2022 and March 2023. The career opportunities in this sector are booming, with job posting growth of over 60% and a 20.10% increase in job seeker interest on the platform (clicks).
With a 20.37 percent growth in job opportunities in the previous year, Delhi NCR has emerged as the top city for hospitality job opportunities. Mumbai and Bengaluru were next. Following the pandemic, anxiety caused people to leave their homes.
Travel for leisure rises as things return to normal, mainly as families take summer vacations and long weekend trips. The demand for jobs in the hotel industry is still growing due to expanding interstate travel.
Commenting on the research report, Saumitra Chand – a career expert, Indeed India and Singapore, said: “The hospitality sector was perhaps one of the most affected industries since the wake of the pandemic. The growth trajectory of this field has truly been impressive as it continues to grow at a rapid pace, with travel and tourism thriving again. During the second wave of the pandemic, change in jobs during the period of March 2020 to 2021 limboed at -13.80 percent. However, from March 2022 to 2023, change in jobs has sprouted to a staggering 59.50 percent. We remain optimistic about this growth, especially as local and domestic tourism continue to be attractive destinations.”
As domestic tourism continues to boom and customer service and enhanced experiences have taken centre stage since the pandemic, the sector has seen a sharp increase in demand for job opportunities in the country.
The leading roles emerged as the hotel manager and travel advisor. Resort Manager, Hospitality Manager, and Travel Agent come after these roles. According to the expansion and potential of the sector, these positions provide professionals in the hotel industry with lucrative career prospects.
