Travel Services
Travel Trade Sales Manager
A manager of travel trade sales is responsible for promoting a destination to travel agencies and tour companies. Government agencies, private consulting and research firms and professional associations all employ these managers. They may travel frequently, exploring new destinations and discovering travel attractions.
Travel Writer/Photographer
A travel writer and photographer is a specialist who often travels to far-away destinations to develop stories and photos for tourism-related journalism. They may be employed by newspapers, magazines, trade publications, the government or as freelance writers and photographers.
Visitor Information Centre Supervisor
Tourism Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Supervisors oversee the day-to-day operation of a tourism/visitor information centre, assisting visitors by providing information, as well as supervising staff and carrying out administrative functions. They often perform the same tasks as a Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellor, but must divide their time between those duties and the supervisory duties of planning, operations management and staff supervision.
Tourist Information Counsellor
Tourism/Visitor Information Counsellors are an important link between the visitor and the service providers. They work at visitor information centres, government offices or at association offices, and provide answers to questions about the area, history, attractions and weather. Much of their time is spent talking to guests.
Reservations Sales Agent
Reservations Sales Agents are front line professionals who facilitate the promotion, sales and booking of a company’s products and services. They are employed by travel agencies, tour and transportation companies, hotel chains and vehicle rental agencies.
Sales Manager
Sales Managers (also called Sales Representatives) are responsible for selling products and/or services as identified in the sales and marketing plan of an organization. Sales Managers are self-motivated, able to set and achieve goals and use time and efforts effectively and efficiently. They have selling skills and strong product/service knowledge, and are able to adapt what they… Continue reading Sales Manager
Social Media Manager
This role manages the social media marketing and online content for the business as it relates to the execution of the Marketing and/or Communications Plan. Typically reporting to a senior marketing or communications person, this role generates creative content while connecting with external customers to build and maintain relationships and brand awareness and reputation of… Continue reading Social Media Manager
Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources works closely with the senior team to drive the HR strategy for the business. In addition to contributing at a strategic level, this position often works closely with managers to support and advise them in areas such as employment law, recruitment and selection, training and development, rewards and recognition, and… Continue reading Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Coordinator
The Human Resources Coordinator typically reports to a more senior HR position (such as Human Resources Manager or Director of Human Resources). This role has responsibilities that are more transactional and less strategic, and often works closely with managers and supervisors to ensure that HR processes (such as hiring, benefits administration, payroll, and other general… Continue reading Human Resources Coordinator
Travel Counsellor
Photo Credit: Tourism Vancouver / Suzanne Rushton A travel counsellor advises clients on travel options and tour packages, makes bookings and reservations, prepares tickets and receives payment. They are enthusiastic about travel, and have good research and organizational skills. In addition to salaries, travel counsellors also may be offered commissions and travel benefits. They are employed in retail travel agencies, wholesale… Continue reading Travel Counsellor