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Translation/Interpretation

Airline Services

Flight Attendant

Airport Operations Manager

Contracts Administrator

Sales Rep -Commercial Airlines

Hotel Management

Hospitality

Booking & Reservations

Travel Services/Guidance

Travel Coordinator

Ecotourism

Au Pair/Travel Nanny

Product Localization Manager

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EMPLOYERS

Tour & Excursion companies
Travel agencies
Hotels & Motels
Online Vacation Rentals (Airbnb™, VRBO™)
Amusement Parks/Resorts 
Resorts
Airlines/Airports
Cruise Lines
Railways
Bus Lines
Convention Centers
Chambers of Commerce

STRATEGIES

  • Take courses in hotel/restaurant administration, recreation, or tourism management.
  • Get a summer/part-time job in a hotel or restaurant to gain experience.
  • Spend some time abroad to learn about various cultures & traditions.
  • Brush up on your knowledge of geography.
  • Keep organized and show attention to detail in your work.
  • Read international news to keep up with overseas developments.
  • Consider taking classes at a travel or tourism school.
  • Develop office-related skills.

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HELPFUL LINKS

American Society of Travel Advisors
Career Opportunities through ASTA.

Hotel Chains and Affinity Groups
Comprehensive list of Hotel Chains/Job Opportunities

Institute of Travel and Tourism
Helpful information for finding careers in the field.

InterExchange
A program which allows U.S. Citizens to work and travel.

Merlin Entertainment 
Career Opportunities around the world.