Matchmaking international travel talent with Awaze

Awaze, Europe’s largest managed vacation rental provider, needed to fill senior and specialised roles across 36 countries while maintaining consistent quality and cultural fit — a challenge Ambitions Travel Recruitment met by placing high-calibre candidates including a VP of Property & Portfolio, a Director of Guest Operations, and a Contact Centre Manager across multiple European markets.

As Europe’s most prominent managed vacation rentals and holiday resort business, Awaze operates with a clear mission: to delight both guests and owners while being the largest and fastest-growing managed vacation rental provider in the market. To achieve this, Awaze needed to fill key roles across the organisation, ensuring they had the right talent to support their ambitious growth goals and uphold their commitment to excellence.

With operations spanning 36 countries and an emphasis on finding talent that aligned with their values, it was crucial for Awaze to have a partner who could navigate local market nuances and maintain consistent quality. Finding the right talent for such a geographically diverse business presented several challenges and Awaze needed a recruitment partner with the expertise to source candidates for highly specialised and senior roles. This led to Awaze seeking expert support from Ambitions Travel Recruitment.

At Ambitions Travel Recruitment, we were excited to partner with Awaze to help them overcome these challenges. From the outset, we worked closely with their team to understand their business, culture, and evolving recruitment needs. Our approach was rooted in our extensive travel and leisure industry expertise and our passion for connecting exceptional talent with forward-thinking travel businesses like Awaze.

By leveraging our deep understanding of the travel sector and our extensive professional network across Europe, we were able to source candidates who met both the complex technical requirements of the roles and Awaze’s cultural expectations. We took a proactive, tailored approach to recruitment, providing market insights to guide their strategy and adapting to their evolving needs. Whether it was identifying a Vice President of Property & Portfolio in the UK, a Director of Guest Operations in Denmark, or a Contact Centre Manager in Spain, we delivered with professionalism and precision.

Clear and consistent communication was key to our partnership. We ensured Awaze was kept informed at every step, building a collaborative relationship founded on trust and transparency.

Our partnership with Awaze has delivered exceptional results and helped their rapid growth, cementing their position as a market leader. Through our ongoing relationship with Awaze we have:

• Delivered High-Calibre Placements: We successfully filled a variety of roles across multiple regions, including senior leadership and operational positions, helping Awaze strengthen their workforce and maintain their growth trajectory.
• Supported Strategic Growth: Our market insights and tailored recruitment strategies enabled Awaze to make informed hiring decisions in a competitive and diverse talent market.
• Ensured Cultural Alignment: Every candidate we placed was carefully selected to ensure they aligned with Awaze’s mission and values.
• Cemented a Long-Standing Partnership: Our relationship with Awaze dates back to their foundation, and this ongoing collaboration is a testament to the trust and confidence they place in us.

“Ambitions Travel Recruitment’s industry expertise has been instrumental in bringing a high quality of candidates into our organization. Their alignment with our expectations, effective communication, and adaptive approach have ensured a seamless integration of new talent.” — Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding Manager, Caroline Schmidt, Awaze

At Ambitions Travel Recruitment, we are proud to have played a role in Awaze’s success by connecting them with the talent they need to thrive. Our expertise, dedication, and personal approach ensure that we deliver exceptional results for our clients and raise the talent bar.

If you’re a travel business looking for a recruitment partner who truly understands your industry and your needs, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s work together to find the talent that will help your business grow and succeed.