Career Opportunities

		Accommodation is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the tourism industry.
		Those who are looking for employment opportunities in accommodation services can take advantage of this growth. New jobs are continually being created, possibilities are growing for accelerated career advancement, and opportunities for positions in differing regions and types of establishments are also expanding.
		Property Developer/Investor
		Hotel/Resort/Food Service Enterprises Administrator
		Company Director
		General Manager/Sales Manger/Financial Controller

While visitors are typically attracted to the Caribbean for its sun, sand, sea and year round warm weather, there are also a number of cultural and historial sites and attractions that entertain as well as educate.
If you like adventure, then this sector is right for you. Jobs in this area include:-

Interpreter

Field Naturalist

Visitor Facility Manager

Tour Operator/Tour Guide

Curator/Attendant

Sites and Attractions Manager

Beach manager

Life Guards

Beach Cleaners/Security Guards

Planning, organising and executing events and conferencees require enormous amounts of work. As an Events & Conference Planner you may be involved in organising carnivals, music festivals, sporting events and expositions.
You can have a dynamic career as a:-

Tourist Wedding Coordinator

Meetings / Conferences Coordinator / Planner

Tourist Receptionist

A great deal of tourist attractions have strong entertainment connections, being areas that are used primarily for an audience to be engaged or captivated, through sensory stimulation and /

or emotion, i.e. entertainment venues. Here is a listing of Entertainment Careers

available in the Tourism Industry:-

Pannists / Musicians

Singers/Entertainers/Actors/Dancers

Bartenders

Managers/Sound Engineer/Stage Director

This sector is one of the fastest growing in the region, so if you wish t treat the world to an exotic array of Caribbean delights -this is the sector for you.Practical skills' training is required and there is definitely room for upward mobility! You can work in hotels' restaurants speciality and fine dining restaurants, catering firms, nightclubs, bars and cocktail loungues or you can establish your own business.The training in this sector is detailed and varied and you can become:-

Food and Beverage Manager

Bartender/Maitre D’/Restaurant Manager

Chef/Cook

Waiter/Waitress

Host/Hostess

Travel experiences are packaged by tour operators and sold through travel agents. Packages often include accommodation, transportation, meals, sightseeing, activities and entertainment. If you have a genuine interest in geography, different cultures, a willingness to provide good service and the ability to speak a foreign language, then you are perfect for this aspect of tourism. Some of the exciting careers in this sector include:-

Flight Attendant/Taxi Operator/Tour Bus Operator

Customer Service Representative/Reservation and Ticket Clerk

Pilot/Airport Manager/Security Manager

Porters/Airport Attendant/Systems Analyst

Tour Promotions Manager

Travel Agent/Travel Writer

Tourism doesn't just happen - it has to be organised and facilitated. In order to assist with its continuity and development, organisations, associations and government agencies have to deal effectively with key issues that affect tourism as a whole.
Some jobs in this sector include:-

Public Relations Officer/Communication Specialist/Marketing Manager

Tourism Information Officer/Administrative Manager/Research Analyst

Graphic Designer/Web Page Designer/IT Specialist

Tourism Policy Advisor/Tourism Specialist/Tourism Officer

Project Officer/Project Manager/Business Analyst/Tourism Consultant

Additional Careers in Tourism include:-

1. Activities Manager
2. Airline Clerk
3. Banquet Houseman Supervisor
4. Banquet Houseman/Woman
5. Banquet Technician
6. Bar Owner
7. Bar Supervisor
8. Bellman
9. Bicycle Rental Operator
10. Boat Operator
11. Busboy
12. Caterer
13. Chambermaid
14. City Ambassador
15. Cruise Shipping Agent
16. Customs and Excise Officer
17. Destination Information Coordinator
18. Destination Marketing Coordinator
19. Destination Services Specialist
20. Dining-Room Supervisor
21. Dishwasher
22. Dive Master
23. Dive Operator
24. Diving Instructor
25. Executive Housekeeper
26. Fast Food Attendant
27. Flight Purser
28. Food and Beverage Manager, Hotel
29. Front Desk Supervisor
30. Front Office Manager
31. Fun Cruise Operator
32. Guest Liaison Officer
33. Guest Services Agent
34. Hotel Manager
35. Immigration Officer
36. In-Room Dining Supervisor
37. Kayak Rental Operator
38. Kitchen Assistant
39. Laundry Supervisor
40. Night Auditor, Hotel
41. Owner-Operator, Guesthouse
42. Passenger Service Agent, Airline
43. Pastry Chef
44. Reef Boat Operator
45. Restaurant Manager
46. Restaurant Supervisor
47. Room Attendant
48. Ship’s Chief Steward
49. Ship’s Steward
50. Sites and Attraction Specialist
51. SPA Supervisor
52. SPA Therapist
53. Supervisor Cruise Shipping
54. Tourism Promotions Officer
55. Lifeguard Supervisor
56. Boat/ Yacht Repair Technicians