Personally I would say their and I think that, for me at least, that would sound more natural in informal speech at least.
However I would say that his or her is also correct, but perhaps sounds more formal to me and would maybe appear more in writing.
e.g.
Head teacher speaking in assembly (fairly formal, but not consciously so)
“Could everyone please take their seats”
In written instructions, e.g. For a performance
The performer would then invite the volunteer to take his or her seat.
Perhaps also the difference could be defined as when talking to/about more than one person, it is better to use their, or they. When speaking if just one person, who's gender is therefore defined, but as of yet unknown, you could use his or her.
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