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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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Maintenance Operative - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
12th December 2023
Salary:
£10.58 per hour rising to £11.20 once qualified
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Main description From fixing faults to replacing items, joining our Technical Services team means you can be a superhero for families during their break. The dedicated team provide a speedy response to any service breakdown while deliver...
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Did you know? (Small Change Grant)
The Mason Trust's 'Small Change' Grant provides small sums of money to help young people in Norfolk and Suffolk take that next step through education, training, work or along their chosen career path. This limited fund is designed to quickly make a differenc...
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TRAINEE GUEST SERVICES ADVISOR
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
24th November 2023
Salary:
£20,900 Per Annum
Location:
Ipswich
As a Guest Services Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for both internal and external customers providing accurate information about our cruises.
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Digital Marketing Apprentice
Applications for this role are now closed
Closing Date:
27th November 2023
Salary:
£10,000 Per Annum
Location:
Ipswich
We are seeking a passionate Digital Marketing Apprentice to join our growing eCommerce team. Based out of our Ipswich Office, the ideal candidate will be eager to learn and assist with various digital marketing tasks.
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Sustainable Careers
Sustainable careers are on the rise, providing individuals with opportunities to make a positive impact on the environment while recognising the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.
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Qualified and Trainee Lifeguard - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
12th December 2023
Salary:
£11.64 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs UK and Ireland (formerly Center Parcs UK) is a short-break holiday company that operates six holiday villages in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with each covering about 400 acres (1.6 km2) of woodland. The company...
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