Why travel and tourism?

So, while I watch my sister graduate from high school, I contemplate about what career options I can advise her about? With the last generations taking over engineering and doctor, I wish I can suggest my sister something that would really not be that monotonous but where she enjoys her work and grows into an independent women. I searched through various online portals, went through career websites and then zeroed in on what I thought was best and exciting for her. I suggested her to take up those travel and tourism courses, because it is a profile which always keeps you on your toes and energetic. Here’s my reasons to why travel and tourism? Have a read:

·         A growing industry:

According to recent statistics, Tourism is the world’s largest and fastest growing industry with a total economic contribution to the world’s economy of $2 trillion and over 100 million jobs! While there are awfully lot number of people who believe that travel and tourism is just what you call a vacation, but it is so much more than that. Travel and tourism generates a great number of jobs, incomes and tax revenues. This money often provides the additional revenue needed for local businesses to remain financially stable.

·         Great opportunities:

Travel and tourism is a very competitive industry. Every country ensures that they get a steady flow of tourist and travellers who can contribute towards the destination country’s revenues and other taxes. Therefore, opportunities are galore, the positions range from front-line executives or operations, to supervisory and management positions that involve people management skills, to influential and challenging positions at the executive or entrepreneur level in national and international organizations, all of which are aimed at customer satisfaction.

Just like a hotel management career, a career in travel and tourism is also as demanding, but on the plus side you get to travel, experience new cultures and befriend new people. You would never get bored of the monotonous schedule, because you would not have one!! Yes no doubt it keeps you on your toes, but it takes you places too!