Travel and Tourism Industry

Tourism in United Arab Emirates

• Tourism in Dubai is a part of the Dubai government's strategy to maintain the flow of foreign cash into the Emirates. Dubai's lure for tourists is based mainly on shopping, but also on its possession of other ancient and modern attractions. Dubai got ranked 7th world's most visited cities by international tourists that have visited Dubai according to a survey conducted by Euromonitor.

• The travel and tourism sector directly supported 317,500 jobs in the UAE which is 5.4 per cent of total employment. This is expected to rise by 2.4 per cent per annum to 410,000 jobs which would be 5.9 per cent of total employment in 2027.
• The total contribution of travel and tourism sector to employment, including jobs indirectly supported by the industry was 10.4 per cent of total employment which was 617,500 jobs. This is expected to rise by 2 per cent per annum to 770,000 jobs in 2027 which would be 11.1 per cent of total jobs.

Exposure of Travel and Tourism for EXPO 2020

• For the Expo 2020, Government of UAE will collaborate with travel and tourism companies of UAE and also around the world to become authorized ticket resellers, the event’s organizers.
• Expo 2020 will sell its tickets through both, direct and indirect travel and tourism channel partners globally, to ensure a widespread reach and welcome many million of visitors around the world.
• The first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region was the Expo 2020,So Dubai is expected to attract 25 million visitors, in which 70 percent of the visitors will come from outside the UAE.
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Travel and Tourism Companies around UAE will receive marketing support, inclusion on the Expo 2020’s official global travel and tourism partner and will directly access to Expo 2020’s ticketing platform.

Best place for travel and tourism related jobs in UAE

• As we all know that DUBAI is one of the most famous of the seven emirates and accommodates large of tourists around the world each and every year. So, the travel and tourism field will always have a high scope of employment opportunities in DUBAI.
• The Second highly tourist visiting emirates is Abu Dhabi. It is famous for its Cultural and highly economical emirate of the UAE. Travel and Tourism field promotes a collaborative approach to promoting the emirate as an up-market destination with a focus on sustaining and preserving its natural environment and heritage.
• The Third one is Sharjah which actually known for its Traditional souqs and museums all over the emirates, which also occupies a lot of desert areas as the part of that emirates. The city of Sharjah overlooks the Persian Gulf and has a population of over 14,00,000.
• Other Four Emirates is also known for some its famous tourist attracting destinations. But, for the Career in Travel and Tourism in UAE, the above three Emirates plays the vital role.

Know the Major Travel and Tourism Companies in UAE

• Al Tayyar Travel Group, HO Dubai
• Dnata Travel Services, HO Dubai
• Omeir Travel Agency, HO Abu Dhabi
• Orient Travel Agency, HO Sharjah

. Sharaf Travel Services, HO Dubai

Know the Major Travel and Tourism Companies in UAE

• Musafir Travels, HO Sharjah
• Al Naboodah Travel, HO Dubai
• Al Futtaim Travel, HO Dubai
• Al Rostamani Travels and Holidays, HO Dubai

Jobs with higher scope in Travel and Tourism field in UAE

v Travel Agents - A travel agent's role is to help people plan, choose and arrange their holiday. They will usually work to a budget set out by whoever is planning the holiday. They also offer advice and opinions on where to go and local tourist attractions, events and customs.

v Tour and Travel Guide - A tour or travel guide is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest.

v Event Manager – Event Manager is an era of adventure and activity. Weddings, birthdays, and other life events are prefixed with "destination" to make them more memorable and fun. Event managers are responsible for the planning, organization, and execution of these events and ensure they make a mark on the customer’s mind. As such, it is a highly exciting and interesting job which requires people management skills and excellent communication skills.

Jobs with higher scope in Travel and Tourism field

v Interpreter/Translator - Travelers who come to UAE aren’t always familiar with its official languages. And it isn’t easy for them to learn a language. Hence, interpreters can be useful for travelers who want to travel the country and experience the culture without any hassle. Translators can help with important documentation for meetings or general communication.

v Tourism Expert - As a Tourism Expert, you can work as a tour guide, adventure tour operator, outdoor education officer, safari guide, adventure sports trainer, travel and information consultant, diver, adventure sports photographer, etc.

v Ground Attendant - Ground Attendants at airports have numerous roles and responsibilities. It is their job to assist passengers to and from their flight and everything in between. They have to solve customer queries, answer questions, issue tickets, make reservations, verify traveler IDs, check-in baggage, screen passengers and assist people.

v Travel Consultant - The primary role of a travel consultant is to evaluate a client’s travel needs and offer them the best available options. It requires a high level of confidence and communication skills to ensure customers are thoroughly satisfied with their travel experience. You should be well-versed in CRS (Computer Reservation Systems), foreign exchange, geography, and possess good language and selling skills to get into and thrive in this area

How to the best job for you

• Normally in travel and tourism industry, people start their career as the Travel Agent or Tour Guide. So, when you are well versed in handling the Computer Reservation Systems(CRS) confidently select the career as a Travel Agent.
• To start a career tour guide, you must be well known about the geography, history, culture, economic and socio affairs of a destined area.
• If you want to start a career in airline industry, try for Ground Attendant or customer service agent. There are vast opportunities are getting aroused in UAE every year.
• When you are good at organizing the tour and travels, just make it as your profession and start your careers as a Event manager or Tour Organizer.

As on other fields, the Travel and tourism industry also gives a massive growth in one’s life. So, wisely choose the job that suits you a best in this Industry.