Industry opportunities in Tourism
Grossing $100 billion in revenue in the last financial year, Tourism is a high-growth sector that has annually increased its revenue by five percent over the past five years.
What to expect from a career in this industry
If you have a passion for travel and enjoy working with people, then the Tourism Industry could provide an exciting, experience-filled career that can take you all over Australia and the world.
With this growth, there is a current skills shortage and high demand for skilled workers.
Career outcomes in the Tourism Industry are varied and can range from working as a Travel Agent, Eco-tour Operator, City Guide, Hotel Manager, Chef, Event and Conference Organiser, to Food and Beverage Manager and more.
Some of the benefits of being skilled in this industry include:
- Opportunity to work anywhere in the world
- Interaction with people and communities
- High employability for skilled workers
- Ability to move into different roles across the industry
- Flexible lifestyle options to your preference e.g. 9-5 or shift work
There are many pathways to becoming skilled in this growing sector. To become a Travel Consultant you could undertake a Travel Sales Apprenticeship. This could be done alongside further studies, such as a Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management.
Tourism Industry Apprenticeships
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