Careers and Jobs in Travel and Tourism


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Praise and Reviews `The Tourism Society is delighted to be associated with this publication.` - Adrian Clark, Director, The Tourism Society Travel and tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the United Kingdom. Budget airlines, the Internet and the growth of specialist holidays have all helped create new opportunities for anyone wanting to work in the travel and tourism industry. Whether it's to work as a holiday rep, a specialist tour guide or with an online travel company, Careers and Jobs in Travel and Tourism provides practical advice on how to gain entry, what qualifications are required and the numerous career possibilities on offer. Illustrated by real life case studies, this book provides: job descriptions and entry routes; training and qualifications; examples of recruitment tests regularly used by the industry; where to look for further information. Complete with listings of useful addresses and helpful Web sites, this book is an ideal starting point for anyone considering a career in travel and tourism.







Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality


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VGM Professional Careers Series Offers high-level information about the many job choices within various professional career fields. Each book provides complete information about a given specialty, including responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and salaries. An excellent choice for career planning courses offered by professional schools and departments.







50 Things to Know about Being a Tourism Scholar


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Have you considered a university major in tourism? Do you want a career where you can combine travel and passion and be an advocate for a better world? Are you looking at what you will gain from a tourism degree and what skills you will acquire to help you get that dream job? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you...50 Things to Know About Being a Tourism Scholar by Joanne Warren offers an insight into the courses from someone who has completed the degree and spent over a decade working around the industry, in a variety of sectors, in different countries.Most books on becoming a tourism scholar are a general guide to the available jobs in the tourism industry and most outline the generic job titles. Although there is nothing wrong with that, this book will explain the unexpected career opportunities and a few hot global issues, and how working in tourism can help you to advocate for a better world. This book will explain how to gain the necessary experience and skills to find the career you love and give you some inside knowledge to working in the field.In these pages you will discover what tourism majors learn, the skills acquired from the degree, and how to take advantage of these to gain the necessary experience to get you ahead in your career. You will get insights into working with a global team and first hand, real-life experiences with being a part of an industry that makes a difference. This book will help you identify what to expect from a major in tourism and how to combine this with a passion for travel to lead to a fulfilling career.By the time you finish this book, you will be realistic in meeting your future career expectations. You will better understand the pros and cons of completing a degree in tourism. You will have an insider view into the industry, how you can gain experience and how to get involved on a practical level. You will understand the future of tourism, with sustainability being at the forefront of every travel experience, and how you can be an advocate for a better world moving forward. Grab your copy today...you'll be glad you did.




Global Travel Tourism Career Opportunites


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The travel-and-tourism industry is among the world's fastest-growing professions and because the industry has been experiencing such a boom there is great need for qualified tourism professionals. Tourism is one of the few industries that offers exciting, challenging and varied careers - plus fast promotions Just some of the reasons why travel-and-tourism should be considered as a career choice include the facts that it is the: world's largest employer, the world's fastest-growing industry, with over seven sectors comprised in the industry you're sure to find an exciting job that suits your interests and there is guaranteed fun while associating with people on vacation and looking for a good time. In addition, global opportunities to travel and work around the world and pride in being a host to your own country or region offers workers with the benefit that each day is different, thus offering new opportunities and challenges.




Career Opportunities in Travel and Tourism


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Landing a job in the twenty-first century will take skill, determination, and a little help from the Career Opportunities series. Each popular volume provides an in-depth look at salary ranges, advancement prospects, employment trends, necessary experience, on-line information, and relevant unions and associations. Each entry includes a Career Profile that presents an overview of the main features of the job, a Career Ladder that illustrates frequent routes to and from the position described, and a comprehensive survey of special skills, education, and training required. Here's the foremost guide to landing a job in this fast-paced industry. More than 70 different job opportunities are detailed, including corporate travel manager, airline captain, casino croupier, travel writer, and cruise director.




Opportunities in Travel Careers


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Careers in Travel, Tourism, & Hospitality, Second ed.


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Find an exciting, fulfilling career that delivers true security Americans work all year for that big vacation, so they expect it to go off without a hitch, from the initial planning to getting home safely and well rested. This is good news for you, because high expectations mean plenty of opportunities within the huge and fast-growing tourism industry. Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality provides you with tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up the tourist industry. Whether your interests lie in planning trips, visiting exotic places, or serving others, this updated edition will help you: Develop a clear understanding of the various careers options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from travel agent to cruise ship director to hotel manager Understand what to expect in an entry-level job Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits and the best job prospects Before you spend time, money, and effort, make Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality your first step in pursuing an exciting and lucrative career doing what you love.