Popular Careers In The Tourism Industry

Tourism is a popular industry that depends on tourists that visit different places to enjoy. The industry involves travel, food, entertainment and hospitality sectors. Tourism is primarily a seasonal industry, although there are full-time jobs. It depends on the climate, accessibility and more. But due to its importance, it is a well-paying and rewarding job. Read on to know the different career options, primary duties and the salary of each job.

The main duty of an employee in the tourism industry is to keep a tourist comfortable and satisfied. Here are the best careers in the tourism industry.

1. Travel Consultant:

   A travel consultant helps coordinate and plan vacations. These could be domestic or international, individual or group. A travel consultant works closely with tourists to plan a vacation that fits their budget and needs. The plan includes travel, stay, deal and discounts.

   The average salary of a Travel Consultant is INR 3 lakh per year.

2. Tour Guide:

   As the name suggests, tour guides guide tourists. They accompany them to various important sites and educate tourists about them. Sometimes tour guides help you throughout your vacation. However, there are also location-specific tour guides. Tour guides need to register themselves to gain official status.

   The average salary of a Tour Guide is INR 2.5 lakh per year.

3. Adventure Guide:

   An adventure guide plans vacations around adventure. They are usually skilled in my adventure activities like skiing, hiking, scuba diving, etc. They obtain licences, register tourists for the activities, educate them and guide them to participate in the activity safely.

   The average salary of an adventure guide is INR 2 lakh per year.

4. Resort/Hotel Manager

   Resort/Hotel Managers are responsible for the functioning of their hotel or resort. They have to take care of staff, stock, and amenities to improve the guest experiences.

   The average salary of a hotel/resort manager is INR 3-4 lakh per year.

5. Interpreter:

   Interpreters need to have good oral and written skills in any foreign language. They are required to translate conversations for foreign guests who cannot speak the local language.

   The average salary of an interpreter is INR 6.6 lakhs per year.

6. Event Specialist:

   An event specialist plans events based on the client's requirements. Usually, the client is a tourist who leaves the planning in the hands of the event specialist. Governments hire event specialists for major events. Private companies and individual groups hire them too. Events are planned based on the budget, location and selling points.

   The average salary of an Event Specialist is INR 2.3 lakhs per year.

   Other jobs in the tourism industry include chefs, housekeepers, parking attendants, hotel spa managers, customer service, etc.

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