learn about tourism

There’s more to tourism than meets the eye. From accommodation and entertainment to travel and transport there are a myriad of different businesses and career options for you to explore.

Tourism is ripe with opportunity, offering you huge potential to build an exciting and rewarding career. But how do you know if the industry is right for you? An interactive new online programme, Tourism Insight, gives you the inside track on tourism and highlights what skills and traits you need to succeed in the business. 

Hotels sound like fun, right? But what’s it like working in one? We spent a day with the team in Kildare’s luxurious Carton House to find out what 24 hours in the tourism industry is really like. The Irish rugby team was there too. Lucky us! 

If a nine-to-five job sounds like a bore and the thought of being chained to a desk for 40 years strikes you with fear, then why not check out a career in tourism where every day is different? From rising up the career ladder in busy hotels and restaurants to staging exciting events and running busy adventure centres, there are roles to suit everyone. Just follow your passion for career success! Here is Get a Life’s pick of the top 10 things to do in tourism...