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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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TUI Retail Apprentice
Closing Date:
28th July 2025
Salary:
£12,592.53 a year
Location:
Norwich
Joining TUI Retail as an apprentice provides valuable insight into the world of travel. Our two-year apprenticeship scheme is structured to help you to put customers at the heart of our business by creating unforgettable holiday experiences that make us the be...
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Careers in North Norfolk's Visitor Economy (Video)
Specifically in North Norfolk, tourism is worth £529m to the north Norfolk economy, employing nearly 12,000 people in the sector. Working in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry is diverse and rewarding with a range of careers and jobs.
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Mason Trust Small Change Grant updated to consider awards of up to £100
This fund is designed to quickly make a difference to people that have immediate financial barriers to their personal progress.
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Job board for disabled candidates - Evenbreak
Evenbreak is an award-winning not-for-profit specialist job board run by disabled people for disabled people.
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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Center Parcs
Salary:
£14.01 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Center Parcs Elveden Forest was the second village to open in the UK in 1989. Situated in Suffolk, it is home to beautiful wildlife, the longest zip wire of all Center Parcs UK villages
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Festive Bar and Waiting Team Member - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
22nd July 2025
Salary:
£12.37 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs Elveden Forest was the second village to open in the UK in 1989. Situated in Suffolk, it is home to beautiful wildlife, the longest zip wire of all Center Parcs UK villages Main description Canopy Café and Bar is our counter....
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