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9780816048656

Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry

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    9780816048656

  • ISBN10:

    0816048657

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-03-01
  • Publisher: Checkmark Books
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Summary

Examines occupations in tourism, discussing requirements, education, salary, and prospects.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii
Industry Outlook viii
How to Use This Book ix
Acknowledgments x
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION
Airline Pilot
2(3)
Aircraft Mechanic
5(2)
Airport Manager
7(2)
Flight Attendant
9(2)
Air Courier
11(2)
Air Traffic Controller
13(3)
Train Conductor
16(2)
Train Engineer
18(2)
Tour Motorcoach Driver
20(3)
Car Rental Manager
23(3)
CRUISE TRAVEL
Ship Captain
26(2)
Purser, Cruise Ship
28(2)
Cruise Director
30(2)
Entertainer, Cruise Ship
32(3)
Deckhand
35(2)
Boat Pilot
37(3)
Gentleman Host
40(4)
LODGING
General Manager, Hotel
44(2)
Chief Engineer
46(2)
Rooms Division Manager
48(2)
Reservations Manager
50(2)
Front Office Manager
52(2)
Concierge
54(2)
Maitre d'
56(2)
Recreational Instructor
58(2)
Bellhop
60(2)
Executive Housekeeper
62(3)
Laundry Manager
65(2)
Bed-and-Breakfast Owner
67(3)
Innsitter
70(2)
Casino Manager
72(4)
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Restaurant Manager
76(2)
Food and Beverage Director
78(2)
Catering Sales Manager
80(2)
Chef
82(2)
Bartender
84(2)
Banquet Manager
86(4)
TOUR AND TRAVEL SERVICES
Receptive Tour Company Manager
90(3)
Tour Operator
93(2)
Tour Guide
95(2)
General Manager, Attraction
97(2)
Executive Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau
99(3)
Executive Director, Travel Trade Association
102(2)
Travel Agent
104(3)
Incentive Travel Agent
107(2)
Travel Academy Instructor
109(2)
Corporate Travel Manager
111(3)
Meeting Planner
114(4)
SALES AND PROMOTION
Sales Manager, Meeting Facility
118(2)
Retail Supervisor
120(2)
Public Relations Manager
122(3)
Advertising Director
125(3)
Market Researcher
128(4)
EXECUTIVE AND MANAGERIAL
Human Resources Director
132(2)
Security Director
134(2)
Credit Manager
136(2)
Night Auditor
138(2)
Purchasing Agent
140(2)
Executive Assistant
142(2)
Audiovisual Supervisor
144(2)
Director of Information Technology
146(4)
HEALTH CARE
Dietitian
150(2)
Spa/Health Club Manager
152(3)
Traveling Nurse
155(3)
Maritime Physician
158(4)
SPECIALTIES
Travel Photographer
162(2)
Travel Writer
164(3)
Travel Attorney
167(2)
Professor of Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
169(2)
Interpreter/Translator
171(2)
Entertainer
173(2)
Web Designer
175(2)
Interior Designer
177(2)
Landscape Architect
179(2)
Animal Keeper
181(2)
Astronomer
183(50)
APPENDIXES
I. Associate's Degree Programs in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
186(11)
II. Bachelor's Degree Programs in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
197(10)
III. M.A. and Ph.D. Programs in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
207(5)
IV. Certificate Programs in Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
212(6)
V. Professional Associations and Unions
218(8)
VI. Professional Periodicals
226(3)
VII. Major Cruise Lines
229(1)
VIII. Major Hotel Chains
230(2)
IX. Websites of Interest
232(1)
Bibliography 233(8)
Index 241

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Excerpts

The travel and tourism industry employs roughly 16 million people in the United States, generating $317 billion in payroll and ranking as the first, second, or third employer in 32 states. From 1994 to 2005, travel-related employment is expected to have grown more than 18 percent nationally, creating many alluring career opportunities for people with a wide variety of skills and interests. Despite the challenges facing certain sectors of the travel industry, many areas are expanding or are poised to do so in the future.
Complete with current, detailed data, Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry profiles more than 75 professional and hourly jobs available within the field. Job articles present information on opportunities found in both the private and public sectors. From travel agent to tour guide and hotel general manager to flight navigator, this book explores the wide range of opportunities available in the travel industry.
Each job profile details duties, salary ranges, required experience and skills, advancement opportunities, and much more. Appendixes offer invaluable access to information on colleges and universities, graduate programs, hotel and hospitality schools, unions and associations, companies and agencies, and websites.

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