And, that's a wrap folks...

Here we are, the end of another year and what a year it has been!

2024 has been filled with growth, opportunities, and challenging briefs, so as we prepare to step into 2025, we reflect on what has been a truly exciting and memorable year for #TeamGK...

What was hot in 2024?

We recruited a hugely diverse range of roles in 2024, but saw particular increase again this year in e-commerce and digitally led roles. There was also demand for Data Analytics and Commercial roles, with the team also successfully placing talent into Managing Directors, Trade Sales Directors, Growth, Product Delivery and Operations roles, along with a whole host of others. We were successfully appointed to search on a number of challenging briefs, securing talent for, and supporting In-House Teams on a broader range of unique roles. In hospitality, the focus was back on recruiting strong Sales and Business Development teams. Good luck to everyone starting their new role in 2025. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with all our clients and look forward to continued partnerships next year.

Rising Stars

We continued our support of great Talent across the travel industry, sponsoring and judging once again, some brilliant people events and initiatives. ?From the Cruise Wave Awards with Real Response Media , Best Workplaces in Travel , The Business Travel People Awards , judging for the annual TTG Media Awards, to specialist events, including Silver Travel Advisor Awards, AWTE (Association of Women Travel Executives) Male Ambassador, and Travolution.com 's Rising Star – we loved being involved and championing the fabulous range of talented brands and people.

Congratulations again to all the winners and nominees, it's remarkable to see and acknowledge the huge talent in our industry and their contributions. And for these talented individuals to be recognised.

?And the Year Ahead?

According to research from BDO ’s Leisure Team, intention to spend more on travel as a disposable income spend category sits well above other categories such as entertainment subscriptions, beauty services, dining out, leisure activities and takeaways, as we move into 2025. BDO also forecast circa ￡10bn of travel business transactions coming to the market in 2025 and 2026. ?

Here at Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment , we very much look forward to continuing to work closely with existing and new clients. Supporting recruitment needs across a number of senior roles means really understanding the business, the demands of each role, the market, as well as the specific sector of the industry and the role they play in the bigger picture.

Our focus will be to continue keeping our finger on the pulse, working closely with HR and Talent Acquisition Teams, business leaders and Hiring Managers, and using the extensive experience within our team to put us in the best possible place to support our clients. We continue to be creative and curious thinkers, and act as an extension to your business in helping understand how the market is developing and what impact that could have on hiring and retaining the best talent out there.

We are certainly feeling positive and energised as we move into the new year - and we hope you all feel the same.

All that is left to say, on behalf of all the team here Gail Kenny Executive Recruitment , is that we wish you a happy, healthy and truly prosperous New Year,and we very much look forward to seeing you on the other side!