What's the big deal about tourism?

From Tourism Training Institute - West Broadway

July 9, 2007 - Everywhere you look these days - in newspapers, on the Internet, on the television - there are reports that the tourism industry is booming. You might have read that there is actually a shortage of workers in some sectors of tourism; that there are plenty of jobs available. In fact it is estimated that there will be over 80,000 jobs in the next couple of years in British Columbia (because of the 2010 Olympics). That sounds promising, but what does that mean to you? Where can you find all these jobs that are supposedly available? And what, exactly, IS tourism?

Tourism is the temporary movement of people away from their work or homes for the purpose of enjoyment, the activities undertaken during their stay and the facilities created to meet their needs. That covers a lot of job descriptions! Depending on how you look at it, even a hot dog vendor can be considered a part of tourism.

Depending on your career goals, you may be able to get an entry-level job in tourism by walking in off the street and applying. However, many people who choose to make a CAREER of tourism find that they need some education to help get them started on the right track.

Tourism education is just as varied as the industry itself. There are degrees, diplomas, and certificates that take anywhere from 3 months to 2 years to earn. There are study programs in every specialty you can imagine: Airline Ticket Agents, Hotel Front Desk Attendants, Travel Agents, Tour Guides, Event Planners, Cruise Line Staff, Flight Attendants, just to name a few.

If a career in the tourism industry appeals to you and if you want to begin your career with a good education, how will you know which school and which program is right for you? Get information! You can’t make decisions about your work future and investment in education without asking questions.

You can start your information search by contacting one of the few schools in the world dedicated exclusively to educating people in the tourism industry: Tourism Training Institute. With Canadian campuses in Vancouver and Surrey, BC, TTI can help you start a fun and exciting new career in the home city of the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics!

For more information, please visit www.tourismti.com or write to info@tourismti.com.