Building a Career in Travel and Tourism
The tourism industry is booming, opening a world of career opportunities for students who
want to build a career in travel and tourism. International travel alone accounted for 1.035
billion tourists in 2011,...
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Building a Career in Travel and Tourism
The tourism industry is booming, opening a world of career opportunities for students who
want to build a career in travel and tourism. International travel alone accounted for 1.035
billion tourists in 2011, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Tourism has been a traditional industry until a few years ago. It emphasized on hands-onexperience and good communication skills. Nowadays, it operates in a highly competitive
business environment. The professionals are required to possess in-depth knowledge about
world geography, destinations, tour operations and domestic and international ticketing.
Additionally, strong customer service, communication and sales and marketing skills are a
must.
Travel and tourism graduates can find employment with various industries including:
Hotels and resorts
-Travel agencies
-Private tour operators
-Leisure and recreation
-Airlines and cruise companies
-Event planning
-Cultural tourism planners
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