Tourism is a very dynamic sector of activity that is able to adapt to changing trends and technologies. Its plethora of career options is promising for job seekers. Also presenting various advantages (possibility of traveling, flexibility of working hours, attractive remuneration, etc.), tourism attracts a large number of students. Discover the professions.
Focus on tourism professions
Tourism is one of the main providers ofemployment in France. The professional opportunities offered by this sector are very varied. here are some tourism professions may be of interest to you.
Travel agent
Tourism professions can be classified into different categories (marketing, entertainment, hotels and restaurants, etc.). On the marketing side, we find in particular thetravel agent. This professional’s mission is to plan stays in accordance with customer expectations. It also offers them tailor-made packages and services according to their budget. The objective is to offer them the most suitable formula. To do this, he must perfectly master customer relations.
There are different training courses to become a travel agent. The Professional Tourism License, the Applied Foreign Languages License, the BTS Tourism as well as the BTS Negotiation and Digitalization of Customer Relations are some examples.
Often close to the minimum wage, a travel agent’s salary can however quickly increase. This professional is also likely to receive commissions on the sales he makes. After several years, the travel agent can progress his career towards a position of agency manager, travel producer or even package tour operator.
Hotel receptionist
THE hotel receptionist job has the advantage of being accessible to beginners. It consists of ensuring the reception of customers within a hotel establishment. The receptionist also ensures that their stay goes smoothly. In addition, he is responsible for managing departures.
Are you wondering what training to take to become a hotel receptionist? The CAP hotel services, the Bac pro hôtellerie, the MC reception reception and the BTS accommodation manager constitute the main possibilities in terms of initial training.
Hotel receptionists receive an average gross monthly salary of 1,818 euros. When they gain experience or if they obtain a higher level diploma, they can apply for the position of reception manager, or even accommodation director.
Guide
THE guide is the point of reference during an organized trip. Its role is to assist vacationers from the start to the end of their stay. It also contributes to the creation and management of routes. Throughout a tour, this professional communicates to the tourists he is accompanying all the useful information concerning a specific place. He must master several languages and be able to adapt his speech according to his audience.
You can follow training to obtain a BTS Tourism in order to access the profession of tour guide. The Professional Guide Speaker License is another option.
A beginner tour guide earns on average 1,600 euros gross monthly. If he acquires a good reputation and solid experience, the professional can consider launching his own travel agency.
Holiday club facilitator
Among the most popular tourism professions is that ofholiday club facilitator, which is also open to beginners. Its tasks consist, among other things, of welcoming holidaymakers and ensuring the smooth running of their stay. Supervising group outings as well as hosting dinners and evenings are also part of this.
It is possible to become a holiday club leader without a specific diploma. However, the Bafa, BNS or Bees is an asset. Employers also favor candidates who hold a BTS in local tourism animation and management.
A holiday club leader receives a gross monthly salary of around 1,300 euros. That said, he is most often fed, housed and laundered.
Operations Director
For work as an operations manager, it is necessary to hold a diploma at Bac+3 to Bac+5 level such as a Professional License in Tourism and Hotel Management or a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
The tasks of an operations manager are varied. First of all, he manages the activities of a leisure structure. It must also guarantee economic profitability. At the same time, he ensures that the rules for the safety of property and people are respected. On the other hand, he participates in the implementation of the human resources policy, not to mention that he ensures administrative, budgetary and logistical monitoring. In addition, it contributes to the development of new offers.
The remuneration of an operations manager is on average between 4,000 and 5,000 euros gross monthly.
