The travel and tourism Industry is one of the largest industries and is the main stay of the economy of many countries the world over.
The Tourism Industry consists of many elements which are interconnected. Together they provide service to the satisfaction of the tourist. It is difficult to separate all these elements into individual services. When a tourist arrives he avails many services like hotels, travel agencies, long distance & local transport, communication facilities, sightseeing trips, financial services and others. The most important service sector within this huge and complex industry are hotels and travel agencies.
Services offered by Travel Organisations
Travel Booking: One of the main services offered by travel companies is the booking of tickets for travel. This may be a part of large package or a standalone service.
Accommodation: Another important service the travel organisation offers is the booking of accommodation for travelers. The accommodation could be of different types depending on the type of tourist.
Transport Arrangements: The transport arrangements are also an important service provided to the tourists. Long or short trips may be under taken by the tourists.
Passport & Visa Arrangements: International Travel has many formalities which need to be completed before one can visit another country, The travel agency provides comprehensive advisory services as well as help in getting Passport and Visa for traveling.
Careers in Tourism Industry
The tourism Industry is one of the most labor intensive industries. It generates millions of jobs every year. Another significant feature of tourism industry is that it employs a large number of women who outnumber men in various areas like hotels, airlines, travel agencies and cultural activities.
The opportunities for graduates in the travel industry are:
Ticketing: Graduates who have done a course in ticketing along with computer literacy can join as ticketing staff in the travel agencies.
Sales: The main attributes for a Sales Executive are pleasant personality, good communication and selling skills, thorough knowledge of the services offered and awareness about the various locations, customs and regulations.
Administration: Graduates with a grasp of the fundamentals of the industry with computer literacy can fit into this department.
Management is the biggest force that drives business today. Trained managers are always in demand in various Manufacturing, Trading and Service Industry.
