Career Opportunities - Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies - page 67

ACTIVITY 2
Site Name:

ACTIVITY 3
Site Name: World Travel and Tourism Council Cool Works.com

URL: www.wttc.org

Background Information: The World Travel and Tourism
Council (WTTC) is the global business leaders ' forum for
travel and tourism. Its members are chief executives from
all sectors of the travel and tourism industry, including
accommodations, catering, cruises, entertainment, rec-
reation, transportation, and travel-related services. Its
central goal is to work with governments to realize the
full economic impact of the world

URL: www.coolworks.com

Background Information: Cool Works ® is about finding a
seasonal job, internship, or career in some of the greatest
places on earth. Ski resorts, ranches, theme parks, tour
companies, and National Park jobs are featured.

Exercises
1. What internship opportunities are available on this site?

s largest generator of
wealth and jobs: travel and tourism.

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2. What volunteer programs are featured?

3. What position listing appeals to you?

Exercise
1. What is the WTTC is vision on jobs in the travel and

tourism industry for the next decade?

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E QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION E

1. What is the growth potential for tourism jobs? 7. What criteria would you use to choose a company for

an interview?

2. As a career in tourism, what position appeals to you at

present? 8. How important is salary in your job choice?

3. What preparation will be needed for that position? 9. Evaluate the job satisfaction in your chosen career.

4. What are its probable rewards? 10. What will tourism be like in the year 2020? 2030?

What position might you visualize yourself to be in by
that date?

5. Identify the position s advancement opportunities.

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6. Are your writing and speaking skills good enough to

land a job?

E CASE PROBLEMS E

1. Donnell C. is graduating from a four-year travel and

tourism curriculum. She has had several job offers. What
type of organization would afford her the broadest range
of experiences? How important is her beginning salary?

2. Jim B. is a successful resort manager. He is visited one

day by a very bright high school senior who is most
interested in becoming a resort manager. What edu-
cational preparation advice might Jim offer?