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This presentation is about various career opportunities for those students who are pursuing tourism and hospitality management course at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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world these days. The busy schedules and work preoccupations
of many people hinder them from spending nominal amount of
time with their families.
To address this concern, we have come up with our MACH
Tours and Travels, our motto being, “Breaching the
Boundaries!” which aims at not only giving its customers the best
and most comfortable tour, but also an enjoyable and
memorable experiences.
We differ from our competitors in various ways. For a start, we
emphasize that our profit is not in the income from this business,
but in the satisfaction of our customers. Added to that, we focus
on improving the ease of travel, the luxury of trip, the quality of
time spent and the worth of pay.
There is a variety of customers we come across: some will want
their trip to be extravagant, while some require it to be cost
effective; some need a long vacation, while some choose just a
weekend away.
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people and to include all the factors of a hearty holiday, we have
devised our strategies and planned our processes, thus, setting us
apart from the others.
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contenting as many customers as possible through our services.
The following sections of this document includes our roles in
planning, decision making, staffing, leading and communicating
in which we highlight various aspects of our organization,
including the pros and cons of travelling with us.
Every individual in our planet is busy in his / her own
world these days. The busy schedules and work preoccupations
of many people hinder them from spending nominal amount of
time with their families.
To address this concern, we have come up with our MACH
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We differ from our competitors in various ways. For a start, we
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but in the satisfaction of our customers. Added to that, we focus
on improving the ease of travel, the luxury of trip, the quality of
time spent and the worth of pay.
There is a variety of customers we come across: some will want
their trip to be extravagant, while some require it to be cost
effective; some need a long vacation, while some choose just a
weekend away.
Our mission: In order to meet the desires of this large range of
people and to include all the factors of a hearty holiday, we have
devised our strategies and planned our processes, thus, setting us
apart from the others.
Our vision: As the main priority, a year from now, we target on
contenting as many customers as possible through our services.
The following sections of this document includes our roles in
planning, decision making, staffing, leading and communicating
in which we highlight various aspects of our organization,
including the pros and cons of travelling with us.
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1. Theory of Tourism : CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
DESINGED BY,
MR. SUNIL KUMAR,
LECTURER
2. 2
Learning Objectives
Learn about the careers available.
Evaluate future job opportunities in the tourism
field.
Discover which careers might match your
interests and abilities.
Know additional sources of information on
careers.
3. 3
Introduction
Every student eventually must leave the college or
university campus to a career-oriented job.
This is a difficult decision-making time.
You are marketing a product (Yourself(
You will have to do a good job of communicating to
convince a prospective employer that you have the
abilities needed, that you will be an asset to the
organization.
4. 4
Job Forecasts:
The World Travel and Tourism Council
(WTTC( estimates that over 221.5
million people worldwide.
Tourism contributes to gross domestic
product (GDP(, capital, employment,
foreign exchange, and export earnings.
5. 5
Job Requirement:
Are you suited to work in the tourism field?
Do you like work that provides leadership?
Would you be truly concerned for comfort,
needs, and well-being even if the customer
might be rude?
You must also ask if you have the physical
stamina required for the jobs available?.. Is It
difficult to work long hours on your feet.
6. 6
Job Requirement (Continued(
To enhance your chances of getting a job and deciding
if several types of tourist-related organizations.
Watch the activities.
Talk to managers, supervisors, and employees.
Try to obtain an internship.
Work experience means a great deal.
Once you have had that, these skills can be utilized in
a wide variety of tourism enterprises in any number of
locations.
7. 7
Career Possibilities:
Tourism today is one of the world's largest industries.
It is made up of many segments, The principal ones
being
Transportation
Accommodations
Food service
Shopping
Travel arrangements
Activities for tourists, such as history, culture, adventure,
sports, recreation, entertainment, and other similar activities.
The businesses that provide these service require
knowledgeable business managers.
8. 8
Career Possibilities (Continued(
Familiarity with tourism, recreation, business,
and leisure equips one to pursue a career in a
number of tourism-related fields.
Tourism skills are critically needed, and there
are many opportunities available in a multitude
of fields.
Because tourism is diverse and complex, each
sector has many job opportunities and career
paths.
9. 9
Airlines:
The airlines are a major travel industry
employer.
Offering a host of jobs at many levels, ranging
from entry level to top management, including:
Reservation agents,
Flight attendants,
Pilots,
Flight engineers,
Aircraft mechanics,
Maintenance staff,
Baggage handler,
10. 10
Airlines: (Continued(
Airline food service jobs
Sales representatives, sales jobs
Computer specialists
Training staff
Office jobs
clerical positions
Ticket agents
Research jobs
12. 12
Cruise Companies
The cruise industry is the fastest-growing segment of
the tourism industry today.
Job opportunities include those for:
Sales representatives
Clerical workers
Market researchers,
Recreation directors
Because of its similarity in operations, the cruise
industry has many of the same jobs as the lodging
industry.
13. 13
Railroads
Railroads hire:
Managers,
Passenger service representatives
Traffic analysts
Marketing managers,
Sales representatives,
Reservations clerks
Information specialists
Conductors
Engineers
Coach and lounge car attendants, and station
agents.
14. 14
Rental Car Companies
With increased pleasure air travel and the
growth of fly/drive programs, rental car
companies are becoming an ever more
important segment of the travel industry.
This sector of tourism employs:
Reservation agents
Rental sales agents
Clerks of various kinds
Service agents
Mechanics
District and regional managers.
15. 15
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts
The range of jobs in hotels and motels is
extremely broad.
The following list is
Representative
Regional manager
General manager
Resident manager
Comptroller
Accountants
Management trainees
16. 16
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Director of sales
Director of convention sales
Director of personnel
Director of research
Mail clerks
Room clerks
Reservation clerks
Front-office manager
17. 17
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Superintendent of service
Bellhops
Lobby porters
Doormen
Maids
Chefs
Cooks
Kitchen helpers
18. 18
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Storeroom employees
Dishwashers
Waiters
Bartenders
Apprentice waiters
Heating and air-conditioning personnel
Maintenance workers
19. 19
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Electricians
Plumbers
Carpenters
Painter
Laundry workers.
Resorts tend to have the same jobs as
those mentioned for hotels and motels
20. 20
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Resorts tend to have the same jobs as
those mentioned for hotels and motels.
larger resorts will have greater job
opportunities and require more
assistants in all areas.
21. 21
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts (Continued(
Resorts also have a number of
additional job opportunities in the areas
of:
Social events
Entertainment and recreation, such as for
tennis and golf pros. At ski resorts there will
be ski instructors, members of a safety
patrol, and so on.
22. 22
Travel Agencies
Travel agencies range from very small to very
large businesses.
The smaller businesses are very much like
any other small business.
Very few people carry out all the business
operations, and jobs include:
Secretarial
Travel counselling
Managerial activities
23. 23
Travel Agencies (Continued(
In large offices, job opportunities are more
varied and include:
Branch manager
Commercial account specialists
Domestic travel counsellors,
International travel counsellor
Research directors,
Advertising managers
Trainee group sales consultants
Accountants
File clerks
24. 24
CAREERS FOR HOTEL
MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
Sales personnel
Tour planners
Tour guides
Reservationists
Group coordinators
Trainees
Operations employees,
Administrative assistants
Advertising specialists
Computer specialists
DESINGED BY,
MR.P.SURESH,
LECTURER
25. 25
Tour Companies:
Tour companies offer employment
opportunities in such positions as
Tour manager or escort,
Tour coordinator
Tour planner
Publicist
Reservations specialist
Accountant
Sales representative
26. 26
Tour Companies: (Continued(
Group tour specialist
Incentive tour coordinator
Costing specialist
Hotel coordinator
Office supervisor, and managerial positions
Often, a graduate will begin employment as a
management trainee, working in all the
departments of the company before a
permanent assignment is made.
27. 27
Food Service
Many job opportunities are available in the rapidly
growing food service industry, such as:
Headwaiters
Captains
Waiters and waitresses
Bus persons
Chefs
Cooks
Bartenders
Restaurant managers
Assistant managers
Personnel directors
Dieticians
28. 28
Food Service (Continued(
Menu planners
Cashiers
Food service supervisors
Purchasing agents
Butchers
Beverage workers
Hostesses
Kitchen helpers
Dishwashers.
Highly trained managers having a strong background
in this sector are required to oversee the development
and performance of large restaurant chains.
29. 29
Tourism Education:
As global tourism continues to grow, the need for
training and education grows.
In recent years many colleges and universities have
added travel and tourism programs, existing programs
have expanded
There are job opportunities for:
Administrators
Teachers
Professors
Researchers,
Support staff.
30. 30
Tourism Research
Tourism research consists of the collection and
analysis of data from both primary and
secondary sources.
The tourism researcher plans market studies,
consumer surveys, and the implementation of
research projects.
Research jobs are available in national tourism
offices, state/provincial travel offices, and so
on.
31. 31
Travel Communications
A number of opportunities are available in travel writing for
editors, staff writers, and freelance writers.
Most major travel firms need public relations:
People who write and edit
Disseminate information
Develop communication vehicles
Obtain publicity
Arrange special events
Do public speaking, plan public relations campaigns, and so on.
A travel photographer could find employment in either public
relations or travel writing.
Television is a medium with increasing opportunities.
32. 32
Recreation and Leisure
Jobs in recreation and leisure are enormous. Activity
director
Aquatics specialist
ski instructor
Park ranger
Naturalist
Museum guide
Handicappedprogram planner
Forester
Camping director
Concert promoter
Lifeguards
33. 33
Recreation and Leisure (Continued(
Tennis and golf instructors
Coaches for various athletic teams,
Drama directors.
Many recreation workers teach handicrafts.
Resorts, parks, and recreation departments youth
groups, to serve as camp counsellors, or to teach such
skills as boating and sailing.
Management, supervisory, and administrative
positions are also available
34. 34
Attractions
Attractions such as amusement parks
and theme parks are a major source of
tourism employment.
Large organizations (Disney World, Disneyland, Six
Flags, EuropaPark, Tivoli Gardens, and Sea World) provide
job opportunities ranging from top
management jobs to clerical and
maintenance jobs.
35. 35
Festivals and Events
Festivals and events are one of the fastestgrowing
segments of the tourism industry.
Event management is emerging as a field, is
becoming more professional, and is providing a new
source of job opportunities.
Events are creating offices and moving them to year
round operation.
A study of the International Special Events Society
showed that event managers earned between $25,000
and $75,000 per year and that the majority held
baccalaureate degrees.
36. 36
Sports Tourism
Sports are popular throughout the
world, with many sports teams and
enterprises becoming big businesses.
Offering job opportunities in the
management and marketing areas.
37. 37
Tourist Offices and Information Centers:
Numerous jobs are available in tourist offices and information
centers.
Many chambers of commerce function as information centers and
hire employees to provide this information.
Many states operate welcome centers.
Job titles found in state tourism offices are:
Director
Assistant director
Deputy director
Travel representative
Economic development specialist
Assistant director for travel promotion
38. 38
Tourist Offices and Information Centers:
(Continued(
Public information officer
Assistant director for public relations
Marketing coordinator
Communications specialist
Travel editor
Media liaison, media specialist,
Photographer
Administrative assistant
Information specialist
39. 39
Tourist Offices and Information Centers:
(Continued(
Media coordinator
Manager of travel literature
Writer
Chief of news and information
Marketing coordinator, market analyst,
Research analyst,
Economist, reference coordinator
Secretary
Package tour coordinator
Information clerk
40. 40
Convention and Visitors Bureaus: (Destination
Management Organizations(
As more and more cities enter the convention and visitor industry,
employment opportunities in this segment grow.
Many cities are devoting public funds to build convention centers
to compete in this growing market.
Convention and visitors bureaus require:
managers
Assistant managers
Research director
Information specialists
Marketing managers
Public relations staff
Sales personnel
Secretaries, and clerks.
41. 41
Meeting Planners
A growing profession is meeting
planning.
Many associations and corporations are
hiring people whose job responsibilities
are to arrange, plan, and conduct
meetings.
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Gaming
One of the fastest-growing sectors is gaming. Today,
In states where gambling is allowed or a gaming
proposal
From riverboats to Indian reservations to land-based
casinos, new destinations are being created.
Casinos provide job opportunities ranging from
managers to marketers to mechanics to clerical and
maintenance jobs.
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Other Opportunities
A fairly comprehensive list of career
opportunities has been presented.
Others that do not fit the general categories
listed are:
Club management
Entertainment management
Corporate travel departments
Hotel representative companies
In-flight and trade magazines, and trade and
professional associations
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Career Paths in Tourism
Because the tourism industry is so large and so
diverse, it offers broad range of challenging positions.
People can pursue a variety of reasonably well defined
alternative route
Through the educational system
Through the industry itself.
Based on the training and experience gained,
combined with high-quality performance, a person
can pursue a career path starting at different levels,
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Career Paths in Tourism (Continued(
Positions that will appeal to different people will vary
(differ) according to their particular educational
background and their occupational skills.
The chosen career path will also reflect a person's
values and interests.
Example:
frontline staff (entry level and operations) must like dealing
with people and has a strong interest in providing them
with high-quality service.
Supervisors, managers, and entrepreneurs must have
additional values and interests that enable them to face the
challenges of change as they attempt to meet the needs of a
demanding and ever-shifting marketplace.
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Internships
One of the best ways to get the job you want is to
have internship.
Most internship programs are designed to provide
students the opportunity to:
(1)Acquire valuable, hands-on experience to supplement
their
academic learning
(2)Learn potential practical skills
(3)Develop professionalism
(4)Interact with segments of the local business community
(5)Develop a further understanding of their chosen field.
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Other Sources of Career Information
Most of the career opportunities available in
the travel field have been listed.
This overview will provide you with a guide and
point out that these industries are so large that
they are worthy of much further study by
themselves.
In considering career opportunities, it is
important to gather information before you
invest a great deal of time looking for a job.
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Summary
A career in tourism offers many exciting and
challenging employment opportunities.
Tourism is the largest industry in the world today.
In the United States and throughout the rest of the
world the travel industry is expected to be a growth
industry.
The labour-intensive tourism industry has a need for
motivated people of all ages and backgrounds.