Which are the government jobs available after a course in tourism?

Tourism Department: In the tourism department, there are jobs as reservation and counter staff, sales and marketing staff, tour planners and tour guides. Officers in the Directorate and Departments of Tourism are recruited from among the candidates who have done civil service, drawn from the Civil/administrative services of the State and Central governments. They are involved in the planning and promotion of tourism activities. A degree in travel and tourism is required for operational jobs in government organizations. Information assistants at the office of the Tourism departments are selected through competitive examinations held by the Staff Selection Commission. The eligibility is graduation with knowledge of Indian history, art, and architecture, besides proficiency in English. Airlines: Working in an airline, whether on the ground staff or in flight is an exciting option for many people these days. In the airlines, one can work as Traffic Assistance, Reservation and Counter Staff, Airhostess and flight pursers, Sales and Marketing staff and customer services. A course in travel and tourism or a qualification on Hotel management helps to get in. The jobs in airlines though challenging are glamorous and afford the possibility of traveling to exciting destinations. Tour Operators: Tour operators organize conducted tours to the various tourist spots and manage the travel and stay of the tourists. There are many companies operating tours for the domestic as well as the international tourist. Some may be for the usual destinations like hill stations but others are for unusual activities like river rafting, hang gliding, rock climbing, and camping. Tour operators need people for selling the concept and then to accompany the groups to the destinations. Travel Agencies: Travel agents assess the needs of tourists and businessmen and help them make the best possible travel arrangements from the many travel options available. They deal with almost everything connected with travel including the shortest route to the destination, travel mode, the important documents that will be required (visa, passport, vaccination certificates etc.), suitable places to stay, current exchange rates, tourist attractions to visit, climate and they will plan the trip keeping in mind the clients' preferences, budgets and special needs.

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Hello, Tourism department of every state appoints guides for exploring their tourist places. Moreover, India has ancient monuments & places hence a career in the tourism sector will be beneficial & will offer you a chance to admire the Indian heritage from nearby. You can start your career as a private guide or a hired guide by the state government. Tourism in India has seen exponential growth in the recent years. India is one of the most preferred destinations for both overseas and domestic travelers. The Indian tourism industry has outperformed the global tourism industry in terms of growth.Major opportunities are in customer service, sales, and travel management. A tourism job demands excellent organization skills, imagination and creativity in solving problems, excellent customer service, strong communication skills. Medical Tourism, Eco Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Adventure Tourism are the major segments in the tourism sector. The future of this field is only going to increase and there will be a good number of opportunities as well.

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Travel & tourism is an ever-developing industry in India that not only earns a higher income to the country but also offers plenty of job opportunities not only at the senior level but also for entry-level candidates. This sector includes a wide spectrum including travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, government tourism departments, customs and immigration services and several other allied service industries. Job positions available in government travel & tourism sector: Lobby Manager Front Office executive Cabin crew Tour operations manager Ticketing assistants Junior travel executive Trainee travel consultant Operations executive Reservation executive Tour management executive Immigration consultant

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Tourism is an exciting sector that allows various job opportunities across the various departments. These job opportunities are not only limited to entry-level jobs but also senior level profiles are includes in such companies. The companies range from tour operators, travel agencies, tourist departments, etc. Tourism being a huge contributing factor to the government of India because of the huge no. of tourists that come, there are various job opportunities in the government factor. Every state has its own tourism department that consists of reservation executives, immigration consultant, tour operators, cabin crew, hotel executives, travel consultant, etc. To be eligible for these jobs, you need to have at least a 10+2 or a graduation in travel depending on the profile. Additional knowledge such as computer basics and foreign languages are always an added advantage.

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