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Overview

The Travel and Tourism industry comprises of many different areas including hospitality, tour operators, visitor attractions and passenger transport.

The opportunities available are very diverse and range from Hotel Management to Coach Driver, Head Chef, Events Manager, Tour Manager and many many more in between.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

  • East of England is valued at more than £10bn a year, making it the largest industry sector and one of the biggest employers
  • Norfolk tourism jobs were up 3% to 69,266 and in Suffolk they were up 4% to 44,498 in 2019
  • The Travel and Tourism industry's value is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 3.8% through to 2025

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Job Ideas for this Industry

Holiday Representative  Tour guide • Cruise Ship Steward • Entertainer • Waiter / Waitress • Housekeeper • Events Manager • Lifeguard • Leisure Centre Manager • Travel Agent • Hotel Manager (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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There were 40.9 million visits to the UK in 2019.

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LINE COOK / JUNIOR CHEF DE PARTIE - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
30th September 2025
Salary:
£13.98 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs offers a unique holiday experience in beautiful natural settings, featuring a range of activities, accommodations, and family-friendly amenities across its resorts in the UK and Europe. Main description In this role, you will....
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SPA BEAUTY THERAPIST - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
15th September 2025
Salary:
£14.26 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is a well known holiday village situated in Thetford Forest. Aqua Sana Forest Spa is an award-winning spa offering a combination of experiences, products and treatments. Each spa – one at each Center Parcs location – is unique...
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SWIMMING POOL TEAM LEADER - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
10th September 2025
Salary:
£14.77 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is well known holiday village nestled in the heart of our forest you will find the centrepiece of Center Parcs, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. Heated to 29.5C all year round and open from 10am to 9pm daily, the huge pool a...
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GCSE Results Day 2025 - Quick Guide
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