Presented by:KonradIlkay

The Agenda1.Why tourism is good for the economy?- why tourism indystry is hiring?-what is direct and in-direct employment in

tourism?2.Who are benefiting most from the global tourism?3.What career opportunities waits for people in

tourism industry?-what are qualifications needed?-who is a typical tourism industry employee?-disadvantages of this kind of job4.Conclusion

Tourism as employment creator

The rapid expansion of international tourism has led to significant employment creation as did growth of world income.

Tourism can generate jobs directly. (through hotels, restaurants, nightclubs,

taxis, and souvenir sales)

Tourism can generate jobs indirectly through the supply of goods/services needed by tourism-related businesses.

Lowers unemployment rate.

Direct employment

Transport

Accomodation

Food&Bevrage

Attractions

Indirect employment Infrastructure improvements such as better water and sewage systems, roads, electricity, telephone and public transport networks

Suppliers to direct employment bussinesses

Financial and Insurance sector

Security sector

Health Service sector

FDIs – Foreign Direct Investments(Factories/Storage houses)

This can improve the quality of life for residents as well as facilitate tourism.

Tourism influance on national income

For Some countries, cities or regions the only opportunity to get satisfying income is tourism industry.

CyprusMaladivesCanarian islandsHawaii islandsTenerife

Most visited countries by international tourist arrivals

The World Tourism Organization reports the following ten countries as the most visited in between 2006 and 2008 by number of international travelers.

International tourism receipientsThe World Tourism Organization reports the following countries as the top ten tourism

earners for the year 2008. It is noticeable that most of them are on the European continent, but the United States continues to be the top earner.

Career Opportunities in the Tourism Industry

various kinds of employment

over 400 occupations available in diverse tourism industry

different sectors providing services to all kinds of customers

development oportunities?

Tourism Industry/ jobs

What type of qualifications are required to work

in the tourism industry?

the training required depends on the type of job

more training - more to offer to potential employers

technical skills - supervisory, management and technical positions

tourism education (Masters Programs/ languages certificates)

Disadvanteges of working in Tourism Industry

Tourism might be the global industry of the 21st century, but according to some critics, its industrial relations are primitive.

Key workplace issues are :casualisation lack of career opportunitieslow skills levelsgender segmentationseason and part-time jobsmostly low paid

In conclusionTourism is one of the fastest growing industries

around the world.Some countries GDP depends on tourismDestinations are diversified, as there are many kind

of tourists.Tourism supports the economy directly and in-

directly.Jobs in tourism, leads to decrease in unemployment,

as well to increased economical wealth.Career opportunities ?