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Overview

The Travel and Tourism industry comprises of many different areas including hospitality, tour operators, visitor attractions and passenger transport.

The opportunities available are very diverse and range from Hotel Management to Coach Driver, Head Chef, Events Manager, Tour Manager and many many more in between.

Take a look at the various links and job roles below to see what could be in store for you.

  • East of England is valued at more than £10bn a year, making it the largest industry sector and one of the biggest employers
  • Norfolk tourism jobs were up 3% to 69,266 and in Suffolk they were up 4% to 44,498 in 2019
  • The Travel and Tourism industry's value is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 3.8% through to 2025

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Job Ideas for this Industry

Holiday Representative  Tour guide • Cruise Ship Steward • Entertainer • Waiter / Waitress • Housekeeper • Events Manager • Lifeguard • Leisure Centre Manager • Travel Agent • Hotel Manager (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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Did You Know?
Britain is forecast to have a tourism industry worth over £257 billion by 2025.

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Kitchen Team Leader / Chef de Partie - Center Parcs
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£14.01 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Center Parcs Elveden Forest was the second village to open in the UK in 1989. Situated in Suffolk, it is home to beautiful wildlife, the longest zip wire of all Center Parcs UK villages
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Festive Bar and Waiting Team Member - Center Parcs
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22nd July 2025
Salary:
£12.37 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs Elveden Forest was the second village to open in the UK in 1989. Situated in Suffolk, it is home to beautiful wildlife, the longest zip wire of all Center Parcs UK villages Main description Canopy Café and Bar is our counter....
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