TMS News and Blogs

Having two companies bidding for your employment is certainly a boost to the ego! However, don’t get too caught up in the excitement of it all just yet. Whilst certainly a compliment to your great work ethic, it is unfortunate that it took your resignation for your current employer to acknowledge the value you bring to the business. Statistically, 46% of people who accept a ...

Account managers are an important part of any travel, tourism, event or hospitality business. They are the direct link to a businesses clients and interact with them on a daily basis. A high level of responsibility comes with the role of any Account Manager. The role of an account manager Responsible for communicating closely with a company's clients, an account manager may ...

The definition of success means different things to different people. Being successful in your career is no coincidence. When you look at some of the world’s most successful people Richard Branson, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, J.K Rowling, Nelson Mandela to name a few there is a common thread in the source of their success – passion, determination, hard work, integ...

Do you feel you deserve a pay rise, but your company is not in a position to offer one? If you have been achieving all your targets and feel you make a valuable contribution to the business as a whole, then rather than moving on, try approaching your employer with some other non-monetary suggestions before making any drastic exists! Here are some ideas your company may be ab...

Are you looking for career options in the travel industry and wondering what opportunities exist in Wholesale travel? Look no further! Wholesalers specialise in destinations like Africa, the South Pacific or Greece or products like Cruising or Golf tours or travellers under 35 etc. The great thing about wholesale is that you become a specialist in your area, you don’t need t...

We asked the question and here is the response....................... The results; The results were tight, but according to our TMS Talent's recent survey of registered candidates, in equal first place, employees want more access to training on Leadership and Overall Industry knowledge, closely followed by GDS Systems training, Financials and Industry product knowledge. The ...

So you joined the glamorous world of the Travel Industry – enticed by your love of travelling & seeing all the wonderful things this planet has to offer, hoping to share your knowledge with others looking to follow in your footsteps. However the time has come to make a move and learn some new skills! Well the good news is that the experience you will have gained as a Retail ...

Are you sick of being pigeonholed in the same old role? Finding it hard to make the move to a different sector or industry? You are not alone! On a daily basis we hear from disgruntled employees who are ready for a change but don’t know where to start or how to get noticed when it comes to changing roles. Often employers find it easier to hire new staff with the same skill s...

Are you sick of spending hours interviewing only to find that the perfect candidate turns down your job offer? Sound familiar? Handling the unpredictable nature of people can be a challenging task in itself, throw in a salary, benefits, career growth, company culture and the competition - and you have yourself a minefield! There can be many reasons why a job offer is not acc...

Organisational or workplace culture is a highly important aspect of any company but one that is often overlooked. With deadlines and finances taking priority often the fulfilment of your employees and the culture of the organisation take a back seat. Big mistake! All too often we hear from job seekers complaints about poor work environments, difficult managers, low staff mor...