Why Choose a
Career in Tourism?
There are many reasons to choose a career in tourism. Here are the most popular.
Variety: Tourism offers more than 400 different career opportunities that are rarely routine or predictable.
People: The opportunity to meet and deal with people from all over the world, including your own backyard.
Creativity: Many opportunities are available for you to put your ideas into action, allowing you to be creative and innovative.
Transferable Skills: The skills and knowledge you gain by working in the tourism sector will come in handy in any career around the world!
Advancement Potential: If you're motivated, the opportunities are unlimited in tourism. Advancement can be fast, often faster than in most other sectors!
Challenge: If you're looking for a stimulating job that keeps you thinking and learning in new and different ways, look no further! The tourism sector is just the place for you.
Ease in Getting Started: One in three people get their first job in the tourism sector. Your first step to a fulfilling career is just around the corner.
Training and Professional Development Opportunities: From on-the-job training to Professional Certification and post-secondary education, training opportunities in the tourism sector abound.
Income Opportunities: What you make is up to you. With a combination of education and experience, your opportunities are endless.
According to the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council (CTHRC), by 2015 the tourism sector will see growth in employment at a rate of 1.8%. This is slightly higher than the overall Canadian average and will result in 33,000 new jobs per year.
