New statistics revealed by C&M Travel Recruitment and C&M Executive Recruitment show that the number of travel placements was in triple figures in the first 6 months of this year and has risen annually by 31.7%.

Director Barbara Kolosinska said this was the highest level since company records began. She added June 2016 proved to be particularly strong having equaled the number of placements made in October 2015, the current record high month.

June also saw year-on-year growth of 29.7% and Kolosinska added that out of the last 33 months, 32 months have registered a year-on-year increase in the number of placements made.

“In terms of the number of travel jobs being filled, the travel industry is now in its strongest and most positive position so far this decade,” she said.

“This is clearly great news for the industry and shows that many travel companies are becomingly increasingly confident about creating – and filling - new positions within their business.

“Of course we now face a new challenge in Brexit. And while the decision’s full impact on the travel industry is still uncertain, early indications of activity and intent from our clients suggest that the sector will continue on with their recruitment plans undiminished.

“Personally, I have worked in travel for more than two decades and have seen the huge effect that recessions, natural disasters and terrorist acts have had on our industry, and I have no doubt that while Britain’s decision to leave the EU will impact us all, it will create opportunities for focused, flexible and ambitious companies as well.”