GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Travel Industry Statistics

Travel industry faces HR talent shortages, increased budgets, digital and remote solutions.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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68% of travel industry employers reported challenges in recruiting skilled HR professionals in 2023

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52% of HR professionals in the travel sector cited employee retention as their top challenge in 2023

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72% of HR professionals in travel reported implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023

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48% of HR departments in the travel industry have adopted AI-driven recruitment systems

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55% of travel companies experienced turnover rates of more than 15% among HR staff in 2022

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45% of travel companies increased their HR budgets in 2022 to address talent shortages

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60% of travel organizations are investing in digital HR tools to improve candidate screening

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Approximately 30% of travel industry HR leaders plan to expand talent acquisition teams in 2024

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The average tenure of HR managers in the travel industry is approximately 3.2 years

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37% of travel companies offer remote work options to their HR teams

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Key Highlights

68% of travel industry employers reported challenges in recruiting skilled HR professionals in 2023
45% of travel companies increased their HR budgets in 2022 to address talent shortages
52% of HR professionals in the travel sector cited employee retention as their top challenge in 2023
37% of travel companies offer remote work options to their HR teams
The average tenure of HR managers in the travel industry is approximately 3.2 years
60% of travel organizations are investing in digital HR tools to improve candidate screening
72% of HR professionals in travel reported implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023
55% of travel companies experienced turnover rates of more than 15% among HR staff in 2022
48% of HR departments in the travel industry have adopted AI-driven recruitment systems
Approximately 30% of travel industry HR leaders plan to expand talent acquisition teams in 2024

In a fast-evolving travel industry where 68% of employers struggle to find skilled HR professionals and over half prioritize employee retention, the race to innovate HR practices has never been more critical.

Challenges and Impacts Faced by HR Professionals

68% of travel industry employers reported challenges in recruiting skilled HR professionals in 2023
52% of HR professionals in the travel sector cited employee retention as their top challenge in 2023
72% of HR professionals in travel reported implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives in 2023
48% of HR departments in the travel industry have adopted AI-driven recruitment systems

Challenges and Impacts Faced by HR Professionals Interpretation

Amidst mounting recruitment and retention hurdles, travel industry HR departments are steering toward diversity and AI-driven solutions to chart a smoother course through 2023’s talent turbulence.

Employee Retention and Turnover Rates

55% of travel companies experienced turnover rates of more than 15% among HR staff in 2022

Employee Retention and Turnover Rates Interpretation

With over half of travel companies facing significant HR staff turnover in 2022, the industry may be inadvertently turning the quest for smooth journeys into a constant pursuit of new crew—an expensive and disruptive detour in its voyage toward stability.

HR Budget Allocation and Investment Strategies

45% of travel companies increased their HR budgets in 2022 to address talent shortages
60% of travel organizations are investing in digital HR tools to improve candidate screening
Approximately 30% of travel industry HR leaders plan to expand talent acquisition teams in 2024

HR Budget Allocation and Investment Strategies Interpretation

Amidst a fierce talent scramble, nearly half of travel companies upped HR budgets, while strategic investment in digital tools and team expansion signals the industry's determined pursuit of skilled wanderlust warriors in 2024.

HR Management and Leadership Tenure

The average tenure of HR managers in the travel industry is approximately 3.2 years

HR Management and Leadership Tenure Interpretation

With HR managers in the travel industry sticking around for just over three years, it seems the only thing more fleeting than a flight is a HR tenure—highlighting the industry's constant chase for fresh talent and new strategies.

Workplace Flexibility and Remote Work Practices

37% of travel companies offer remote work options to their HR teams

Workplace Flexibility and Remote Work Practices Interpretation

With over a third of travel companies enabling remote work for HR teams, the industry is clearly navigating toward a more flexible future—one where perhaps even the HR department's office view may be a beach or mountain vista.