The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that in 2010, there were more tan

235.8 million people worldwide, some 8.1 percent of the total workforce, employed in jobs
that exist because of the demand generated by tourism.
the WTTC, by 2020, employment forecasts are that 303.0 million people around the globe
will have jobs created by tourism, accounting for 9.2 percent of total employment, or 1 in
every 10.9 jobs

Requerimientos

1) You have to like to do things for other people and work helpfully with them
2) Requires patience and an unfailingly cheerful personality
3) stamina required to carry out many of the Jobs available.
4) You might be involved in the pressure of a crush of people,

Posibilidades de Carrera
Tourism today is one of the world’s largest industries. It is made up of many segments, the
principal ones being transportation, accommodations, food service, shopping, travel
arrangements, and activities for tourists, such as history, culture, adventure, sports,
recreation, entertainment, and other similar activities

Turismo
a) Tecnologia: Opportunities for technology jobs permeate the tourism industry at
virtually every level. For instance, application of advanced information technology to
provide tourist information via navigation systems, PDAs (personal digital
assistants), or mobile phones is growing. People skilled in Web technologies, user
interface, modules, database management, programming, business intelligence,
business analysis, market research, and computer graphics are among those who
can look forward to opportunities in the industry. GPS
b) Aerolineas: The airlines are a major travel industry employer, offering a host of jobs
at many levels, ranging from entry level to top management. Airports also use a
wide range of personnel.
c) CIA de Bus;
d) Cruseros
e) Trenes
f) Renta de Autos
g) Hoteles, Moteles y Resorts
h) Sistemas globales de Distribución y CIA Online
i) Agencias de Viaje: Pequeñas; Very few people carry out all the business
operations, and jobs include secretarial, travel counseling, and managerial
positions. Grandes: job opportunities are more varied and include branch manager,
commercial account specialists, domestic travel counselors, international travel
counselors, research directors, and advertising managers.
j) CIA de Tour:
k) Servicio de Alimentos
l) Educación
m) Investigación: Tourism research consists of the collection and analysis of data from
both primary and secondary sources. The tourism researcher plans market studies,
consumer surveys, and the implementation of research projects.
n) Comunicaciones de Viajes:
o) Recreación y Lujo;
p) Atracciones
q) Festivales y Eventos
r) Deportes
s) Oficinas/Centros de Turismo/Información:
 t) Centros/agencias de convenciones
u) Planificadores
v) Juegos (deportivos y de AZAR)

La carrera de turismo puede tener una serie de ramas y cada persona puede tomar
una ruta/camino distinto en busca de su carrera dentro y a través de los diversos
subsectores del turismo.
 Dependerá educación y habilidades laborales de la persona.
 Reflejará los intereses y valores de cada persona.

Pasantías:
Permite a los estudiantes cumplir:
1. Acquire valuable, hands-on experience to supplement their academic learning.
2. Learn potential practical skills.
3. Develop professionalism.
4. Interact with segments of the local business community and develop an appreciation for
the daily operation and long-term strategic direction of a corporate or small business
environment.
5. Develop a further understanding of their chosen field.

Ejemplos:
a) Marriot
b) Hyatt Hotels
c) Disney
d) Universal Studios
e) Starwood Hotels
f) WTTC