
Careers in Travel & Hospitality
Travel & Hospitality is a people-focused industry covering hotels, travel businesses, tourism, events, customer experience, sales, marketing and commercial operations. It offers opportunities for people who enjoy working with customers, creating experiences and operating in fast-moving environments.
Travel & Hospitality Job Description
Travel & Hospitality is a people-focused industry covering hotels, travel businesses, tourism, events, customer experience, sales, marketing and commercial operations. It offers opportunities for people who enjoy working with customers, creating experiences and operating in fast-moving environments.
A Travel & Hospitality Professional’s Core Responsibilities
Guest & Customer Experience
Delivering high-quality experiences and responding to customer needs.
Reservations & Travel Services
Managing bookings, enquiries and customer requirements.
Sales & Account Management
Building relationships and generating commercial opportunities.
Events & Experiences
Planning and delivering events, experiences and hospitality activity.
Revenue Management
Analysing demand, pricing and performance to maximise revenue.
Marketing & Brand
Supporting campaigns and communications that attract customers.
Operations
Ensuring day-to-day services operate efficiently and meet customer expectations.
Typical Job Titles by Level
Entry Level
Mid Level
Senior
Leadership
Key Skills Needed
Salary
Figures are indicative and vary with experience, employer and location.
Progression
Professionals can specialise in Guest Experience, Travel Sales, Events, Revenue Management, Marketing, Account Management, Operations or Commercial Management.
Progression can lead to Senior Consultant, Account Manager, Events Manager, Sales Manager, Revenue Manager or Hospitality Manager roles.
At senior level, opportunities include Head of Hospitality, Commercial Director, Operations Director or Managing Director positions.
There are opportunities across hotels, travel companies, tourism businesses, airlines, events companies, restaurants, resorts and hospitality groups.
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