| Whether you're looking for work outside the normal | | | | travel writer or photographer. Travel writers visit cities |
| nine-to-five or just need a change of scene, you might | | | | and countries around the world, writing stories and |
| be thinking of a career in the travel and tourism | | | | taking pictures of the places and cultures they |
| industry. This kind of work allows you to earn money | | | | experience. Unfortunately, travel writing is a difficult |
| while traveling the world-- gaining both life experience | | | | industry to break into, but once you do it, you can |
| and work experience in the places you've always | | | | expect a lifetime if travel, adventure, and doing what |
| wanted to see. There are a variety of jobs available in | | | | you love. |
| the travel and tourism sector. Below, you'll see just a | | | | Flight Attendants |
| few of the most popular ones. For more travel and | | | | One of the most glamorous jet-setting careers you |
| tourism career opportunities, do an online search or | | | | can have is working as a flight attendant. Flight |
| check in the local newspapers. | | | | attendants have the opportunity to travel the world, |
| Travel Agent | | | | often living in multiple cities, while earning a generous |
| One of the most obvious and traditional choices when | | | | hourly wage of around $18 the first year to $28 the |
| considering a career in tourism is working as a travel | | | | fifth year (Continental). It's important to note, however, |
| agent. Though in recent years vacation planning via the | | | | that there is a lot of competition for this type of work, |
| internet has become increasingly popular, travel agents | | | | and only a few make it past the first interview. And |
| help to simplify what is still a complicated process. | | | | language skills are a must! Most airlines look for flight |
| They give advice on destinations, book flights, rental | | | | attendants fluent in at least two languages. |
| cars, hotels, and tours, and provide information about | | | | Cruise Ship Staff |
| visas, customs, etc., for international travel. | | | | The cruise industry is one of the fastest-growing in the |
| While working as a travel agent might not provide as | | | | travel industry, and work on cruise ships has become |
| many travel opportunities or freedom as other | | | | a highly sought-after career. This kind of work allows |
| tourism-related careers, about 15% of travel agents | | | | you to see the world while working in housekeeping, |
| are self-employed, allowing them to choose their | | | | security, food/beverage service, entertainment, retail, |
| location and set their own hours. This can be a good | | | | and many more. Pay ranges anywhere from |
| career for somebody looking for stability and | | | | $500-600 per month for a dish washer, to |
| self-employment opportunities. | | | | $4,800-6,400 per month for chief on-board doctor. |
| Travel Writer or Photographer | | | | This, of course, includes room and board, which makes |
| If you have a flair for language or a talent with the | | | | even the lowest salary seem more generous. |
| camera, you might want to consider a career as a | | | | |