Tourism Welcome everyone.

My name is Owen Kirkham .

The other members you will be hearing from are Jamie, Katerina

and unfortunately Mar was unable to attend todays presentation.

Please note the Exits.

Please turn of your phones and other devices.

Tourism Sector Ireland's most important economic sector.

Increase of 10.9% in overseas visits 9.584m.

Record breaking total of 9,584,400 visits.

Mainland Europe by 8.5% 3,302,100 .

North America increase of 19.4% 1,808,000 visits.

Great Britain up by 10.6% 3,924,100 visits.

Career Opportunities

The Travel Trade - This part of the tourism industry has to do with selling travel.

Jobs in this area include roles for Travel professionals; Travel Advisor/Consultant; Travel Representatives.

Career Opportunities Travel Transport and Operation .

This aspect of the tourism industry includes Tour Operators, Airlines, Bus and Coach Companies.

There are job roles for Pilots; Ground handling staff; Cabin crew; Drivers; Tour Guides.

Career Opportunities Cultural Tourism /Tourist Attractions

People who work in this area may even specialize in areas such as environmental and cultural interpretation. 

Job roles include Tour Guides and Leaders.

Career Opportunities

Adventure Tourism

People who work in adventure tourism include Tour operators; Tour guides; Outdoor adventure instructors and park wardens.

Career Opportunities Events and Conferences 

Special events are a significant part of tourism in Ireland

People who work in this area plan, co-ordinate, organize, advertise and deliver events to the public.

Career Opportunities Tourism Services 

Are the supports provided in the industry

There are numerous job roles associated, from researchers to information advisors and advertising, marketing and PR professionals.

Career Opportunities Hospitality in Tourism.

Hospitality is its own industry however some aspects of the industries can intersect.

Hotels would be one such intersection.

Public relations skills Communication skills Most importantly, if you're considering a PR

career you will have to be a good communicator. You will not only need to be a confident speaker, but an excellent listener too.

Research skills A PR person needs to be a good researcher in

order to communicate accurately and authoritatively on a subject

Public relations skills Writing skills You will be expected to write engaging

content for clients, whether that's a guest article in a magazine, a case study or a press release

Advertisement There has been an increased demand for

language skills because of the globalisation of business.

Public relations skills Creativity PR is a profession which constantly calls

for fresh ideas and lateral thinking, so having a creative streak can be a crucial skill to bring you to career success

Education Requirements

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing or related field

Other Requirements

Internship preferred for employment, school leadership or communications experience preferred by some employers, voluntary accreditation available with five years of experience

Thanks for your time

We will now have Katerina speak on the possibility of employment in the sector.