Gender pay gap worse for senior travel roles

THE GENDER gap in salaries for executives in the travel industry is getting wider, according to the latest figures from C&M Travel Recruitment.

Analysis of 2022 salary levels showed a stark difference in salaries for executive roles (those paying £40,000 and above), with the average male earning £55,792, which is £7,402 (or 14.21%) more than their female counterpart. This gap has increased from 11.94% in 2019 and 10.56% in 2018. However, for more junior roles (up to £22,000), salaries are almost equal, with the average man earning £85 more than a woman. For mid-level positions (those paying £22,001£29,999), females were paid £103 more than males.

The overall pay gap in the travel industry stands at 11.50% (or £3,606), which is slightly down from 14.15% in 2019.

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Advito’s Air and Hotel Price Index for the third quarter of 2023 said the gap between demand and capacity has diminished, which has had a "cooling effect" on airfares in intercontinental markets.

The consultancy firm expects "dramatic" airfare increases from Europe on all travel sectors –domestic, intraEurope and intercontinental – for the upcoming quarter.

It says this summer season will follow the same path as last year, which was 'upended' due to labour shortages.

But in North America, the dynamic airfare uptrend is starting to slow down.