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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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Norwich Jobs Fair
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12th August 2026
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
The Norwich Jobs Fair Wednesday 12th August 2026 at The Forum Norwich, 10am to 1pm. Why Visit the Job Fair to look for work? Networking Opportunities - Job fairs provide a platform for networking with recruiters, hiring managers, and representatives from vario...
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Ipswich Careers Fair
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15th July 2026
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Looking for a new Career? The UK Careers Fair returns to Ipswich on Wednesday 15th July. Meet local and national employers face-to-face, and apply directly for hundreds of vacancies at the Ipswich Careers Fair. Where? Portman Rd, Ipswich, IP1 2DA 10am - 2pm
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Colchester Job Fair
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10th June 2026
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Colchester, Essex
Colchester Jobs Fair About the Jobs Fair The Colchester Jobs Fair is located at Colchester Town Hall, High St, Colchester, CO1 1PJ. The event attracts a mixture of different employers from various industries, all recruiting for local jobs. The Colchester Job F...
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Year 11 students will be able to see their GCSE exam results on the new app from summer 2026
The Education Record app is being rolled out nationally so you can access exam results once you've left school.
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 13/04/2026
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Level 2 Apprentice Lifting Equipment Engineer | Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship | Level 3 Museum Assistant Apprentice
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VACANCY SNAPSHOT – WK COMMENCING 23/03/2026
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Level 2 Apprentice Nursery Assistant - Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 Museum Assistant Apprentice
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