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Dateline: May 26, 2010 ... Lake Forest, CA
Contact: Cherie Anderson
Phone: (949) 830-8603
Email: cherie@tourtraining.com
Website: http://www.tourtraining.com/
LAKE FOREST, CA - May 26, 2010 - Travel related careers are opening up
throughout the tourism industry. International travel is increasing
and President Obama signed the recent Travel Promotional Bill. Tour
operators report their European market is up 30 to 90% over last year.
The opportunities include careers for almost every background, skill,
interest and age from youth to retirees.
According to the UNWTO (UN World Tourism Organization), international
tourism saw an increase the last quarter of 2009. Past recessions
have shown tourism to be one of the first industries to rebound. The
increase may be attributed to the same reasons retail and luxury items
have experienced recent increases. Americans may be tired of not
spending and tour operators, cruise lines and hotels are offering
discounts on their tour packages.
In March the Congress and President Obama passed the first Travel
Promotional Bill to help promote US tourism around the World.
Individual states and cities have promoted tourism but the US has
never been promoted as a country. The bill is expected to have a big
influence on the number of US visitors and on the number of people
employed throughout the tourism and the hospitality industries.
According to Cherie Anderson, owner of Professional Tour Management
Training and author of the "Tour Director Training Guide"
(http://www.tourtraining.com/), "In the US most people are unaware of
the importance, size and employment opportunities in tourism. Tourism
is huge and is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in
the US and the world."
"Most colleges only cover courses for travel agents and maybe the
hospitality industry, like working in hotels. Travel agents are
important but just a small percentage of the careers available. I
started traveling as a tour director leading groups on tours and
cruises in the 1980's and it's a wonderful career. Tourism offers
opportunities for almost every interest including sales, marketing,
administration, accounting, product managers, account executives,
event coordinators, guides, IT professionals, customer service and
tour directors. Many of the careers are very lucrative, challenging
and fun. The opportunities are endless," says Anderson.
Anderson explains, "It's great for young people and the retirees.
Many go into tour directing and guiding after their kids are raised.
I've also trained those interested in other careers in tourism
including starting their own tour operation. Most entering tourism
need to know how our industry works, the types of employers and their
needs. There is a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation on how
our industry works. The increase in tourism means even more
opportunities for my students, so I'm very happy with the good news."
The increase in international tourism and the new Travel Promotional
Bill are expected to lead to continued growth and opportunities.
Major tour operators including Globus, Tauck, and Trafalgar have all
reported an increase in international travel. Job opportunities are
also picking up in the local and domestic markets.
More information is available at the Web address below:
http://www.tourtraining.com/
For an interview or more information, please contact Cherie Anderson
by phone at (949) 830-8603 or by email: cherie@tourtraining.com
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