Question

Give elaborate answer to the following.

Discuss the career opportunities in tourism.

Answer 1

The tourism and Hospitality industry creates maximum employment opportunities. Some of the professional fields associated with tourism are as follows:

1. Hotel Industry: This industry ensures the hospitality of tourists through proper arrangement of food and stay.
2. Tour guide: A tour guide is a person who guides tourists in their language (or the language of their choice) that is, he works as a translator and presents the cultural and natural sights of the area.
3. Tour operator: A tour operator typically combines tour and travel components to create holiday packages. He or she will deal with various service providers, including bus operators, airlines, and hoteliers.
4. Local Businesses: Tourism gives impetus to local businesses like handicrafts, etc.