Career Prospects
Students who offer Tourism Studies are guaranteed very rewarding and wide range career spectrum within and outside the shores of Nigeria.
Tourism and Hospitality industries provide avenue for job opportunities directly and indirectly through multiplier effects for millions of people all over the world. Such career opportunities are listed as follows:
Travel Agency
- General/Regional Managers
- Agency Owner/Operator
- Travel Guides/Interpreters
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents
Tour Operator Services
- Chief Executive
- Corporate Director of Sales
- Owner/Operator of Tour Operation
- Travel Executive
Tour Guide
- Tour Director
- Customer Service Manager
- Owner/Operator of Tour Company
Professional Travel Counsellor
- Senior Travel Counsellors
- Travel Agency Manager
- Professional Travel Counsellor
Entertainment Tourism
- Entertainment Director/Concierge
- Event Planner
- Casino Host , Activities Instructor
Attraction
- Museum/Zoo/Park/General Manager
- Farm Management Advisors
- Home Management Advisors
Tourism Marketing Specialist
- Catering and Banquet Director
- Kitchen/Fast Food Restaurant
- Corporate Executive Chef
- Catering/Banquet Managers
Hospitality/Accommodation
- Executive Director
- Hotel/Sales/Food Service/Lodging
- Convention Services
- Recreations/Front Office Managers
Airline Industry
- Airport Manager
- Flight Reservation Manager/Agents
- Airline Food Service
- Air/Ground Host/Hostess
- Ticketing Officer
Event and Conference Organisers
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Sales/Catering Company Representatives
- Caterer
Sports& Recreation
- Director of Athletics
- Professional Sports Scout
- Chief Operating Officer
- Competitive Sports Coach
In conclusion, the globalized world is awaiting our Tourism and Hospitality professionals.
