Career as Bachelors in Tourism management
MANAGEMENT
The tourism management programme has been designed in response to the growing demand for this popular field of study and reflects the need to provide well qualified graduates to meet the challenges of the growing tourism industry. The programme includes both theoretical and vocational perspectives, combining courses on the patterns and problems of tourism with those providing the necessary skills of business and management.with the world now increasingly mobile, job opportunities catering to a constantly travelling population are growing at a rapid rate. The hospitality and tourism industry is officially the largest and fastest growing industry in the world! Make sure your passport is valid, because in this job you could work as an executive in the cruise ship or airline industries, or find yourself discovering the latest tropical tourist destination.T he secret to being successful in tourism management is knowing the fundamentals of business and marketing, and finding creative ways to attract people to the destinations you are promoting. It’s never dull and by merging your practical skills with theoretical knowledge, the world will be yours to explore and share with others.
Job Profile
- Producing tourist information, including art work, and writing press releases and copy for tourism guides/newsletters;
- Setting up and attending exhibitions and holiday shows;
- Organising special and seasonal events and festivals;
- Devising and planning tours, and arranging itineraries;
- Liaising with local operators, the media, designers and printers;
- Managing staff, budgets and staff training needs;
- Ordering products and services;
- Providing funding and business advice support and sending e-newsletters to local businesses;
- Developing e-tourism platforms, including websites, and constructing business databases;
- Writing and presenting reports for committees;
- Planning and writing funding applications;
- Product development;
- Giving talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handling media enquiries.
Skills required
- Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
- Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in english
- Organizational and time management skills
- Administrative skill
- Some career choices will require sales and marketing abilities
- Ability to learn and operate computer applications
- Ability to work under pressure
- Out of office jobs in this field require an extrovert personality who loves nature, outdoor and adventure
- Creativity which helps in tour and event production
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Travel consultant
- Spa director
- Travel writer/photographer
- Tourism research
- Recreation/activity director (cruise ships)
- Recreation facility programmer
- Aquatic facility programmer
- Public recreation services
- Special needs programmer
- Outdoor camps/school
- College/ university recreation departments
- Recreation facility administration
Earnings
• Range of typical starting salaries: £15,000-£20,000 per annum
• With experience typically earn £25,000-£35,000 per annum
Recruiting Companies
Aban Offshore
Accor
Adris grupa d.d.
Alcatraz Media, Inc.
How do I get there?
Pathway Courses
In Abroad
Where to study?
- Andrews University
- Centennial College
- Dublin City University
- EBS University of Business and Law
- Georgian College
- International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef Bonn
- International University of Applied Sciences Bad Honnef. Bonn
- IUBH university of applied Sciences
- London Metropolitan University
- Southern Utah University
- Toulouse Business School