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Conference and Hospitality
Events
Hotels
Pubs, Bars and Nightclubs
Restaurants
Travel
Visitor Attractions

Hospitality, leisure and tourism make up a huge worldwide industry that is constantly growing. Tourism is one of the UK's largest industries accounting for 3.5% of the UK economy.

There are currently over 2 million jobs in the UK alone that are tourism related or supported by tourism either directly or indirectly.

This worldwide industry provides opportunities to work in many different working environments. From an Events Manager to a Restaurant Manager or a Head Chef to a Travel Consultant, there is a job to suit any personality in this industry.

The tourism and hospitality industry is a people business where interpersonal and communication skills are very important. Whatever qualifications, skills or experience you have, there is a career in tourism or hospitality ready for you.

Choose from the list on the left to find out more about each career. This is only a selection of careers available, for more opportunities, please visit the UK Skills Passport website.

           
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