Jobs Around The World

BY AMY NUTT

Whether you’re looking for work outside the normal nine-to-five or just need a change of scene, you might be thinking of a career in the travel and tourism industry. This kind of work allows you to earn money while traveling the world– gaining both life experience and work experience in the places you’ve always wanted to see. There are a variety of jobs available in the travel and tourism sector. Below, you’ll see just a few of the most popular ones. For more travel and tourism career opportunities, do a Google search, or maybe visit

Travel Agent
One of the most obvious and traditional choices when considering a career in tourism is working as a travel agent. Though in recent years vacation planning via the internet has become increasingly popular, travel agents help to simplify what is still a complicated process. They give advice on destinations, book flights, rental cars, hotels, and tours, and provide information about visas, customs, etc., for international travel.

While working as a travel agent might not provide as many travel opportunities or freedom as other tourism-related careers, about 15% of travel agents are self-employed, allowing them to choose their location and set their own hours. This can be a good career for somebody looking for stability and self-employment opportunities.

Travel Writer or Photographer
If you have a flair for language or a talent with the camera, you might want to consider a career as a travel writer or photographer. Travel writers visit cities and countries around the world, writing stories and taking pictures of the places and cultures they experience. Unfortunately, travel writing is a difficult industry to break into, but once you do it, you can expect a lifetime if travel, adventure, and doing what you love.

Flight Attendants
One of the most glamorous jet-setting careers you can have is working as a flight attendant. Flight attendants have the opportunity to travel the world, often living in multiple cities, while earning a generous hourly wage of around $18 the first year to $28 the fifth year (Continental). It’s important to note, however, that there is a lot of competition for this type of work, and only a few make it past the first interview. And language skills are a must! Most airlines look for flight attendants fluent in at least two languages.

Cruise Ship Staff
The cruise industry is one of the fastest-growing in the travel industry, and work on cruise ships has become a highly sought-after career. This kind of work allows you to see the world while working in housekeeping, security, food/beverage service, entertainment, retail, and many more. Pay ranges anywhere from $500-600 per month for a dish washer, to $4,800-6,400 per month for chief on-board doctor. This, of course, includes room and board, which makes even the lowest salary seem more generous.

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BY CRISTINA M. HARRIS

There was a time after 9/11 where those with jobs in the travel industry worried about their future; however that time only lasted a few months and now the travel industry is doing better than ever. With increased abilities to make reservations, choose flights and give special instructions over the internet, international travel and vacation getaways are blossoming at an exponential rate.

According to the National Household Travel Survey, 80 percent of people will travel for vacation or leisure/personal travel each year. With that high of a statistic, it’s clear the billion dollar travel industry is booming and finding creative ways to keep people happy with the vacations of their choice. The ability to draw more travelers to top spots and encourage a weeklong visit allows many travel groups able to turn a profit while providing their clients with the getaway of their dreams.

Another key travel statistic is the increase in luxury trips and planned vacations. Once thought only something done by the “super-rich” now many people have been able to access weeklong getaways at a great price and give themselves 5 star luxuries at a fraction of the cost. This market used to be dominated by timeshares; however, with the negative aspects of timeshare ownership (the deposits, restrictions, and all of those added fees) receiving a lot of attention, a new type of luxury marketing has filled the void!

Of late, companies offer a “club membership” allowing vacationers the chance to stay in world renowned resorts for a fraction of the cost. A direct booking would really enable people to have the luxury of an ocean side resort with all the amenities at a price they afford. One such company, Global Resorts Network, not only has deals to stay in 5 star accommodations, but they will also help arrange air transportation, air-port pick up and other things to make the trip planning as easy as a few clicks of the mouse. This innovative travel technique sends hundreds of people every year to exotic locations they only dreamed were possible.

Not only is the travel industry sending more people than ever on the vacation of their dreams, but the people who sell packages and memberships are also seeing the influx in the travel related boom. As more and more people get a taste of luxury and begin traveling farther away from home with the help of companies who make international travel as easy as domestic excursions, the influx of cash into the travel industry will continue to grow.

People are flocking to jobs in the travel industry as a source of a generous income in record numbers. Companies that work on commission are allowing an entirely new set of opportunities to people who love to travel and help others make their holiday dreams or routine getaways happen with ease and fun.

Christina Harris has been involved in the travel industry for years, and she is a true jet-setter, at heart.