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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?
Suffolk is home to the smallest pub in Britain; The Nutshell is situated in Bury St Edmunds is only 15ft by 7ft. The record of number of people squeezed in at one time stands at 102.

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Norwich Jobs Fair
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12th August 2026
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The Norwich Jobs Fair Wednesday 12th August 2026 at The Forum Norwich, 10am to 1pm. Why Visit the Job Fair to look for work? Networking Opportunities - Job fairs provide a platform for networking with recruiters, hiring managers, and representatives from vario...
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Ipswich Careers Fair
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15th July 2026
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Looking for a new Career? The UK Careers Fair returns to Ipswich on Wednesday 15th July. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Ipswich Careers Fair. Where? Portman Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2DA 10am - 2pm
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 13/04/2026
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 23/03/2026
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 16/03/2026
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