I want to work in...Tourism and Travel
This list of links and resources has been carefully compiled by our Careers Consultants and Careers Information Team to provide you with the key knowledge you need if you are considering a career in this line of work. All the links are reviewed regularly to ensure the source is reliable and the information is accurate and relevant.
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Sector overview
Overview of the leisure, sport and tourism sector
Typical job profiles
Tourist Information Centre manager
Useful online resources
Tourism Society Consultants Network
UKinbound Information on the UK tourism industry
Ecotourism
Conservation careers in ecotourism
All about careers ecotourism
Eco Canada career profile in ecotourism
Specialist job sites and recruiters
Merlin Entertainments careers
Travel Trade Gazette jobs board
SEE ALSO Environmental management and conservation
Professional bodies
Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO)
British Guild of Tourist Guides
The Institute of Hospitality Professional body for hospitality, leisure and tourism management professionals
Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG)
Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT)
To find out more about what it's like to work in this career, use the LinkedIn alumni tool to make contact with Strathclyde alumni working in this area.