A Career in Tourism
As one of the fastest growing economic sectors, not only in the Bahamas, but in the region, there continues to be a need for talented, skilled professionals in a widely diverse number of areas.
In the region, one out of every four individuals is employed in the tourism industry which currently has the potential to expand by some 70 per cent over the next decade, a scenario that is mirrored in the Bahamian community. Regional data shows that by the year 2007, tourism will have added a total of 2.2 million jobs.
Recent statistics for the region, that likely reflect the economic position of the Bahamas, show that over 40 per cent of all capital investment can be attributed to the travel and trade industry and that the Gross Domestic Product of no other region in the world benefits more from tourism than the GDP in the Caribbean.
With such tremendous growth and economic benefit to be gained from an industry entrenched in the Bahamian way of life, and when considering a career in today?s environment, the range and enormous possibilities available tourism, which offers exposure and travel opportunities, cross training experiences and career advancement opportunities, means that students are able to follow their passions, whether in the sciences, literary field or business sector, and be confident that they will be able to use their skills to service the demands of an ever evolving industry, while fulfilling their own passions and meeting their own economic needs.
Are you considering a career in tourism? This is an exciting industry to be in and one which provides an excellent base. Not only can you work in New Zealand but it's a useful occupation if you travel overseas. With one in ten people working within the tourism industry in New Zealand, the range of job opportunities are wide and range from hospitality, events, tours through to tourism marketing roles.
Here are just a few of the employment options if you take tourism as a career.
Reservations
Tourism marketing
Tour guiding/drivers
Meet and greet services
Itinerary planning/group bookings
Tourism sales
Event/conference planning and organizing
Guest Services/housekeeping
Ground support
Accounts
Hotel reception/management
Front desk
Concierge
Food and beverage
Operations
Human Resources
Some of the areas you may work in include working in ski-fields, airports, tourism attractions...
