Travel and tourism is a global industry with a wide range of opportunities in the UK and abroad, including retail travel, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards.
Careers
Cabin Crew
£13,500 to £30,000
Typical hours would be 30-40hrs p/w. Could work evenings/weekend/bank holidays/away from home.
Overseas Reps
Starting salary around £700 p/m
Starting salary around £700 p/m plus commission from selling excursions, car hire etc. Accommodation is normally provided, and some include meal vouchers.
Airline Customer Service Agent
£16,000 to £25,000
Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage are safely board the right aircraft at the
right time
Tour Manager (Travel Manager/Tour Supervisor)
£16,000 to £30,000
Tour managers manage the travel arrangements of holidaymakers and business clients to make sure their trips
run smoothly.
This industry also covers passenger transport including coach, aviation, rail and waterways and visitor attractions such as museums, theme parks, zoos and heritage sites.
Other popular careers in this industry: Cruise ship steward, Flight dispatcher, Wedding and festival event coordinator, Travel branding and marketing coordinator, Activity instructor, Hotel inspector, Adventure travel instructor
A variety of accommodation services also fall within this industry, including hotels, hostels and holiday parks. Associated with hotels and core business operations are conferences and events.