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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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Apprentice Customer Service Administrator FRED. OLSEN TRAVEL LIMITED
Closing Date:
24th September 2025
Salary:
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Fred. Olsen Travel was established in 1988 with family values at its heart with a passion to create unforgettable holiday experiences. As one of the UK’s most established travel companies, we continue to provide an environment where our pe...
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Event Date:
8th October 2025
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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LINE COOK / JUNIOR CHEF DE PARTIE - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
30th September 2025
Salary:
£13.98 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs offers a unique holiday experience in beautiful natural settings, featuring a range of activities, accommodations, and family-friendly amenities across its resorts in the UK and Europe. Main description In this role, you will....
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SPA BEAUTY THERAPIST - Center Parcs
Closing Date:
15th September 2025
Salary:
£14.26 per hour
Location:
Elveden, Suffolk
Employer description Center Parcs is a well known holiday village situated in Thetford Forest. Aqua Sana Forest Spa is an award-winning spa offering a combination of experiences, products and treatments. Each spa – one at each Center Parcs location – is unique...
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