Find your next role in specialist leisure travel
Are you looking for leisure travel career opportunities?
Ambitions Travel Recruitment is a specialist leisure travel recruitment agency placing professionals across all areas of leisure travel — including, but not limited to, tour operators, tailor-made travel, safari companies, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise lines, ski operators, and UHNW concierge businesses, in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America.
Partnering with Ambitions Travel Recruitment means accessing over 100 years of combined experience in specialist leisure travel, and a network of operators across tailor-made, safari, expedition, cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge travel.
We take the time to understand your skills and career aspirations, matching you with the right role and providing personalised support throughout the process.
Areas we recruit across
We place candidates in roles across all specialist areas of leisure travel, tailor-made travel, tour operating, safari and Africa travel, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge across the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America.
High Net Worth Lifestyle & Concierge
Education, Youth & Experiential Travel
Cruise Travel (Head Office Roles)
Travel Technology & Bedbanks
Tour Operators & Tailor-Made Travel
Adventure & Exploration
Ancillary Services
NDA Recruitment (Confidential Placements)
C-Suite & Senior Leadership
Hiring for travel roles across the globe
We connect exceptional talent to global travel career opportunities, helping skilled professionals find the right roles within the international travel industry. With our deep industry knowledge and extensive network, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers, supporting career growth and business success across the globe.
Your recruitment journey
Register your CV
Submit your CV to join our talent bank, our first resource for finding top talent.
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Get noticed
Access our free eLearning course, “Get Noticed and Get the Travel Job,” to enhance your profile and increase your visibility to employers.
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Opportunity matching
We match your skills and preferences with suitable roles, providing you with detailed information and ensuring your interest before moving forward.
Interview Coordination
Arrange interviews and guide you through the process, including our “Your Essential Interview Guide” and a personalised coaching call.
Placement & Support
Once placed, we provide ongoing support, including our free Resignation Guide, to help you transition smoothly into your new role
FAQ's
Do you charge candidates for your services?
No, our recruitment services for candidates are completely free. We also offer free resources such as our "Get Noticed and Get the Travel Job" eLearning course to help you stand out to employers.
Do you recruit for business travel or hospitality roles?
No — Ambitions Travel Recruitment recruits exclusively within leisure travel. We do not place business travel, corporate travel, or on-property hospitality roles. Our specialisms are tailor-made travel, tour operators, safari and Africa travel, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge travel.
How can I improve my chances of being noticed by potential employers?
Start by enrolling in our free eLearning course to refine your CV and interview skills. Keep your profile up-to-date and actively communicate with our consultants to stay informed about new opportunities.
How do I register my CV with Ambitions?
You can register your CV by visiting our website and submitting it through our candidate portal. This will add you to our talent bank, where we prioritise candidates for new opportunities.
How long does it take to find a job through your agency?
The timeline varies based on your skills, experience, and the roles available. Our team works diligently to match you with the right opportunity as quickly as possible, ensuring both a good fit and a smooth recruitment process.
What roles within leisure travel do you recruit for?
We recruit across all levels from entry-level to CEO, specialising in roles within leisure travel. Role types we place include but are not limited to: Travel Consultants, Tailor-Made Travel Specialists, Safari Consultants, Cruise Sales Executives, Ski Consultants, UHNW Travel Designers, Private Travel Managers, Product Managers, Operations Managers, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Revenue Managers, Reservations Consultants, Head of Product, Head of Operations, Head of Marketing, Head of Contracts, and Director and C-suite leadership roles across all of the above.
What specialist areas of leisure travel do you focus on?
We focus on tailor-made travel, tour operators, safari and Africa travel, expedition and adventure travel, ocean and river cruise, ski, and UHNW concierge travel, placing professionals in office-based roles at specialist leisure travel operators in the UK, South Africa, GCC, Asia, and North America.
What support do you offer candidates throughout the recruitment process?
We provide comprehensive support, including detailed role briefings, interview preparation with our “Your Essential Interview Guide”, a personalised coaching call, and post-placement assistance like our free "Guide to Resignations".
Browse our current leisure travel vacancies
Whether you're looking for a role in luxury travel, tailor-made travel, safari, adventure, cruise, ski, UHNW concierge travel or travel technology, discover opportunities that match your skills and career aspirations. Don't see the right role? Register your CV to join our talent bank and be the first to know about new opportunities.
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"Always there to offer advice" More than just a recruiter, Fiona is always there to offer advice and has helped shape our business. She understands our needs, is extremely selective and ensures only high calibre candidates are passed through. I cannot recommend…
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