Get a Life in Tourism… Where a World of Opportunity Awaits You!

Did you know that tourism is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, spanning a wide variety of sectors – from hotels and restaurants to travel operators and entertainment venues? Pre-pandemic Ireland’s tourism and hospitality industry supported 270,000 livelihoods, 1-in-10 of all Irish jobs, with over 65,000 of these jobs in the hotel sector alone. As the industry rebuilds, tens of thousands of job opportunities are expected, making this a great time to start a career in tourism.

Published by the Irish Hotels Federation, with support from Fáilte Ireland, Get a Life in Tourism brings you the inside track on working in this exciting and fast-paced industry. Throughout this site you’ll find interviews with young people studying tourism-related courses or working their way up the tourism ladder and you’ll pick up plenty of great advice and tips about building an exciting and rewarding career in the industry. There’s a magazine too! Head over to the magazine page to order your copy and watch the video below to learn about the variety of roles in hotels.