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- Travel, Tourism, Leisure & Culture

Author: RGS-IBG

Fascinated by the world of opportunities out there? Would you like a career which combines a good job with plenty of opportunities to travel and explore new places at home and abroad?

Take geography with you as you lead a group of holiday makers on an expedition, market London to New Yorkers for the 2012 games or research and write travel literature for a guide book company.

It may be that you work in this sector for a short time after graduating such as spending a year teaching English in China combined with a chance for your own adventure.


If you love travel and experiencing different cultures then this sector may appeal to you. You will need to be hard working, outgoing and adaptable and it is essential that you are able to be customer focused and not phased by facing new challenges- the ability to think on your feet could prove very useful. 

  • Expedition leader
  • Travel agent
  • Exhibitions coordinator
  • Leisure centre management
  • Heritage site manager
  • Eco Tour guide
  • Tourist information officer
  • Visit (London) guide
  • Civil servant for DCMS (Dept for culture, media, sport) 
  • Travel writer
  • TV researcher
  • Holiday representative
  • Cultural arts officer 2012
  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) teacher

Pippa

 

Pippa
Science Educator at the Natural History Museum

Tom

 

Tom
Film Producer and Director

 


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