About Travel & Tourism
The tourism industry, also known as the travel industry, is focused on travel to other locations, either domestically or internationally, for leisure, social, or business purposes.
Tourism is vital to many economies around the world, and accounts for around 10% of global GDP. Millions of people travel nationally and internationally every year. Change and evolution. Change and evolution is more fast-paced than ever, with shifting demographics and developing technology creating brand new travel trends.
Some of the sectors and companies within the Travel and Tourism industry include: transportation, accommodation, camping, cruises, entertainment, and connected industries, such as hospitality, financial services, travel agents, tour operations, marketing and many more.
This industry combines various services and activities creates opportunities for cultural exchange, environmental stewardship, and more equitable global prosperity. As consumers become more aware of the impacts of their travel choices, they expect and demand more responsible services.
Popular Travel & Tourism Roles
Airline pilot
Airline customer service agent
Airline customer service agent
Aircraft pilot, co-pilot, first officer, captain
Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.
Airline customer service agent
Airline customer service agent
Airline customer service agent
Airline passenger service agent, air travel assistant
Airline customer service agents make sure passengers and their luggage safely board the right aircraft at the right time.
Cabin crew
Airline customer service agent
Cruise ship steward
Flight attendant, air steward, air stewardess
Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.
Cruise ship steward
Cruise ship steward
Cruise ship steward
Cabin steward
Cruise ship stewards clean and service cabins on board cruise ships.
Interpreter
Cruise ship steward
Interpreter
Interpreters change spoken words from one language into another, either face-to-face or remotely.
Housekeeper
Cruise ship steward
Interpreter
Hotel housekeeper, housekeeping manager, head housekeeper
Housekeepers organise hotel staff to make sure that all the rooms are kept clean and tidy.