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India’s travel & hospitality hiring to grow 8.2%

India’s travel & hospitality hiring to grow 8.2%

January 24, 2025

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Hiring in India’s travel and hospitality sector is expected to see 8.2% growth in the second half of FY25, according to a TeamLease Services report published in Indo-Asian News Service.

The report found that 66% of companies plan to expand their workforce during October-March. Overall the net employment change is 8.2%, reflecting the sector’s momentum in job creation.

“The positive hiring intent by 66% of the companies we’re seeing in the travel and hospitality sector tells a compelling story about how the industry is evolving,” Balasubramanian A, senior VP and business head, of TeamLease Services, said in the report. “Businesses are gearing up to meet the demands of today’s eco-conscious and experience-driven travellers.”

The travel and hospitality sector’s growth is being fuelled by the adoption of smart tourism technologies, a revival of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) activities, and a heightened focus on sustainable tourism practices.

The report noted that the growth reflects the broader economic significance of India’s travel and tourism industry, which contributed 9% to the country’s GDP in 2024.

The report also highlights notable hiring intent by the survey respondents across India, with tier-1 cities like Mumbai (58%), Hyderabad (54%), and Ahmedabad (49%) leading the demand for talent.

Simultaneously, tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam and Jaipur, are emerging as employment hubs.