Translation/Interpretation
Airline Services
Flight Attendant
Airport Operations Manager
Contracts Administrator
Sales Rep -Commercial Airlines
Hotel Management
Hospitality
Booking & Reservations
Travel Services/Guidance
Travel Coordinator
Ecotourism
Au Pair/Travel Nanny
Product Localization Manager
EMPLOYERS
| Tour & Excursion companies |
| Travel agencies |
| Hotels & Motels |
| Online Vacation Rentals (Airbnb™, VRBO™) |
| Amusement Parks/Resorts |
| Resorts |
| Airlines/Airports |
| Cruise Lines |
| Railways |
| Bus Lines |
| Convention Centers |
| Chambers of Commerce |
STRATEGIES
- Take courses in hotel/restaurant administration, recreation, or tourism management.
- Get a summer/part-time job in a hotel or restaurant to gain experience.
- Spend some time abroad to learn about various cultures & traditions.
- Brush up on your knowledge of geography.
- Keep organized and show attention to detail in your work.
- Read international news to keep up with overseas developments.
- Consider taking classes at a travel or tourism school.
- Develop office-related skills.
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HELPFUL LINKS
American Society of Travel Advisors
Career Opportunities through ASTA.
Hotel Chains and Affinity Groups
Comprehensive list of Hotel Chains/Job Opportunities
Institute of Travel and Tourism
Helpful information for finding careers in the field.
InterExchange
A program which allows U.S. Citizens to work and travel.
Merlin Entertainment
Career Opportunities around the world.