Tourism

What's it Like Working in the Tourism Industry?

What Training is Needed to Get a Start?


The tourism industry is large and significant across a large number of countries.
In some less developed countries, hospitality and tourism accounts for more than half of the economy; and this industry can also be amongst the largest of all industry sectors in many developed countries.

Tourism employs people in a range of situations, including:

• Tour Company Managers
• Booking Agents
• Tour Guides
• Tour leaders
• Activities Officers
• Event Managers
• Entertainers
• Drivers (bus, limo, etc), pilots (plane, helicopter), captains (cruise ship, sightseeing boat, dive boat, ferries, etc)

Many jobs in the tourism industry are casual and part time, with work opportunities becoming strong during the tourist season, and weak in low season.
Some people work full time in this industry, but many others do this work as a supplement to another regular job.

Remuneration for many of those who work in tourism may not be particularly high, but for owner operators of small businesses, or senior staff in larger tourism businesses, a lucrative professional salary may apply.


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