Travel and Tourism Manager
Pay & Remuneration
Starting salaries are low, ranging between Rs.1.5 – 2 lakhs a year but the compensation increases with experience and sometimes as part of the tour one gets an opportunity to travel also.
Career Prospects
Career prospects are bright as professionals in this field get employment in tourism department, in ground staff of airlines, and with tour operators. The outlook in travel and tourism industry are bright as India is fast emerging as a sought after travel destination and there is need for many qualified professionals in this field.
A day in life
No two days are similar in the travel and tourism industry. Since the travel advisers plan and execute different tours for the travelers their days are packed with taking the requirements from the clients and making the required bookings and arrangements for flights or journey on road, accommodation and food etc. Some time is also spent in liasoning with the airlines and other hotel staff as one needs their cooperation all the time.
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