What do you get to do in a tourist career
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Kim’s Answer
A tourist career can be many different things. The tourism industry has travel (rail, plane, cruise ship, etc), hotels, restaurants (to a degree), places like Disney and Sea World, Bed and Breakfasts, gift shops, etc.
Each of these has a broad spectrum of careers. A hotel has porters, front desk, call center, maintenance, warehouse/supply. Along with supervisors, managers, human resources office, trainers, accountants, public relations, marketing, convention planners, etc.
Cities like San Antonio have a Convention and Tourism dept that promote the city. They even coordinate things like closing streets to film movies.
A cruise ship would combine hotel, food service, and entertainment all in one!
While the people working the front lines in tourism have to be strongly customer service oriented, there would be other positions where this is not required - such as accounting or warehouse. So, there is something for everyone in this industry!
Candy’s Answer
Translator
Are you fluent in multiple different languages? If so, you could become a translator and travel the world helping people communicate. Translators must be fluent in at least two languages. Other helpful skills including computer skills and business skills, according to Day Translations. While the road to becoming a translator is long, you'll have the chance to visit many other countries. The countries with the most language service providers (LSPs) include the United States, Great Britain, France, China, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Sweden and the Czech Republic.
Travel agent
In the age of Google searches and travel price comparison websites, some people may think that the professional travel agent is a dead career. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a decline in this occupation over the next decade, it's still a rewarding job for anyone who loves to travel. To offer honest, helpful advice to clients, travel agents often visit popular destinations to get firsthand experience of the resorts and restaurants they recommend. Whether your clients are business or leisure travelers, they'll thank you for your insider insight into local sights and activities.
Traveling nurse
Traveling nurses move around the country from hospital to hospital, bouncing from one temporary position to the next. You'll be sent to areas where nurses are needed most, and your housing, travel expenses and benefits are often covered. As with any nursing position, you'll need credentials from a nursing program to become a registered nurse. Visit TravelNursing.org for more information.
Travel writer
It might not be the easiest way to make a living, but if you've got a knack for writing, you can share your knowledge about popular travel destinations. Though full-time travel writing positions exist, most of the work you can get is freelance, as publications typically want individuals who can submit firsthand accounts of the location they're writing about. You can search for and bid on freelance travel writing.
Take stock of the skills you possess that would lend themselves to a career in tourism. The industry is primarily service-based, so strong communication skills and experience in customer service are assets. Organizational skills, such as time management, prioritizing, and planning and coordination, are also beneficial. Consider working on any areas you might be lacking skills that would be needed for a tourism-related career.