In 2023, the United States led the global travel services sector with a workforce of 32.18 thousand, while Germany and the United Kingdom followed with 14.33 and 12.77 thousand employees, respectively. Remarkably, Eastern European countries such as Poland and Hungary reported the highest year-on-year growth rates of 2.13% and 2.89%. Meanwhile, Iceland showed a significant increase of 4.2% in employee numbers, reflecting a strong recovery in its travel sector. Conversely, countries like New Zealand and Finland witnessed a decline in employment of -0.69% and -0.91% respectively, indicating varied market dynamics.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of technological advancements and digitalization on employment numbers in developed nations.
- The influence of evolving consumer preferences such as sustainable travel and remote work arrangements on industry hiring.
- Potential workforce shifts in regions experiencing rapid tourism growth or political and economic changes.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Travel Services Share by Country (Thousand Units (Persons))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 32.18 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 14.33 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.05% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 12.77 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.34% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.8 | 2023 | +1.14% | +0.89% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 7.06 | 2023 | -0.41% | +0.041% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 5.5 | 2023 | +0.8% | +1.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.22 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2.63 | 2023 | +1.12% | +2.13% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.53 | 2023 | +1.43% | +2.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1.92 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.22% | View data |
