Tourism Manager Career Description
Tourism is currently the fastest growing industry in South Africa and offers the entrepreneur an exiting future. Tourism managers have the opportunity to enter in this dynamic and exiting industry in a variety of ways.
What am I going to do in this occupation?
The work of tourism managers are extremely challenging, mainly because of two reasons. Firstly, tourism managers work with tourists from all over the world. Different cultures and traditions are explored and tourism managers have the opportunity to show their country to the rest of the world. Secondly, tourism managers must be creative in order to attract people and more importantly persuade people to come back again.
Tourism managers have to market their product/ service and therefore a creative and dynamic personality is required. Different target markets have to be identified and
specific packages have to be designed for them.
Tourism managers work with people that are on holiday, although they themselves are not on holiday. The irregular hours of tourism managers require people with persistence and determination.
Requirements
What kind of personality do I need? Tourism managers must have the ability to work with all kinds of people from foreign tourists to people with disabilities and must be friendly.
Tourism managers are mainly concerned with the management of the organisation, which implies that people will work under them. This requires that tourism managers must have some management abilities, such as organisation and delegation skills.
Where can I work?
Tourism managers are employed by game farms, guest houses, holiday resorts, caravan parks, hotels, game lodges, entertainment places etc.
Can I work for myself in this occupation?
Tourism managers with the necessary funds can start their own businesses.
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