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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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Did You Know?
Britain is forecast to have a tourism industry worth over £257 billion by 2025.

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KITCHEN STEWARD / PORTER - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
31st October 2025
Salary:
£12.37 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is the leading provider of short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland. With a range of qu...
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KITCHEN ASSISTANT / COMMIS CHEF -Center Parcs
Closing Date:
31st October 2025
Salary:
£12.37 per hour plus tips
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is the leading short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland. With range of quality own-brand...
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Spa Host - Center Parcs Aqua Sana
Closing Date:
17th October 2025
Salary:
£12.37 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description 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 uniquely designed, with up to 25 spa experience rooms to explore. There is also....
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Talent Acquisition Partner (HR) - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
16th October 2025
Salary:
£45,000 per year
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is the leading provider of short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland. Main description We...
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Event Date:
8th October 2025
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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