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Journal 2-The Travel and the Tourism Industry
There are numerous changes in the world that are impacting the travel and tourism industry recession and associated cost of travel, emerging customer types and security concerns. The ongoing recession has significantly increased the cost of travel, and the prices of travel expenses keep rising yet people’s income remains the same. Recently, people are taking one holiday abroad compared to 2007 when families took at least two international or domestic holidays. As people continue taking fewer holidays, the tourism industry will continue to lose funds from the recession. Another world change that is impacting the tourism industry is the changing nature of customers. Independent travelers have become more common as travelling alone has become easier. With the advent of the internet, finding cheaper destinations and accommodations has become easy. More independent travelers are taking business trips and taking long-haul flights. Security concerns are also another factor impacting the tourism industry. Security and safety are important for quality tourism. A tourist destination’s failure or success depends on the ability to provide a safe environment for visitors. While other factors are equally important in the tourism sector, security is the most significant determinant as no tourist wants to find themselves in harmsway while on vacation. The change that has affected me the most has to do with the recession and its impact on cost of travel. Almost all countries are having an economic recession resulting from a combination of factors including the covid-19 pandemic. Travel costs, including accommodation and flights expenses, have increased significantly, and as a result, it is taking me longer to save up for vacations especially to international destinations.
People travel to destinations that are beyond their home location to stay a night or two for many reasons. The first reason people travel is to learn as possible about other cultures. Every tourist destination has its own unique cultural style and history. One of the ways to learn about cultures is to find a passionate local tour guide to immerse you into their world. This way tourists get to learn about a culture that is different from their own. The second reason people leave their homes is to connect with mother nature. Travel provides people with the gift of seeing the beauty of Mother Nature in new places. People will travel thousands of miles just to get a glimpse of pink sands, blue waters and lush greenery. The real world is filled with sites, sounds and sights to spend our lifetimes in one place. Although some of these sites can be experienced virtually, computer screens do not do justice. One of the travel experiences that took me away from home was my trip to Tulum, Mexico. I travelled there last summer and spent a few nights. It turned out to be one of the best vacations that I have ever taken thus far. I could not have enough of the stunning beauty of the coastline. I would give anything to enjoy the blue Caribbean seas and the amazing white sandy beaches.
To better understand travel trends and buyer behaviors, various types of travel research can be employed. Psychographic research is one of them. It is a unique way of understanding changing travel patterns and travelers. Psychographic research tries to classify according to their values and lifestyles rather than factors such as gender, age, and education. This information is useful in determining the kind of amenities to provide in a given resort or in advertising a specific destination. Carrying out sociographic research also goes a long way in understanding travel trends. This research mainly analyses the social groups and their patterns. This way, travellers are well informed about the things that are acceptable and those that are not acceptable within a certain society.
Without a doubt, the advent of the pandemic transformed the tourism sector for both consumers and businesses significantly. For instance, tourists have started leaning more towards sustainable tourism than before the pandemic. People have moved away from preferring usual travel destinations like beaches and hotels, which tend to be crowded. Keeping in mind, the ongoing pandemic, social distancing is becoming a factor to consider when selecting a destination. As a result, sites like Alaska glaciers, Amazon rain forests and Australia barrier reefs are beginning to enjoy unprecedented popularity. Additionally, cruises and tours are now providing trips to places that were previously inaccessible like the North Pole and New Guinea. Another notable change is that the pandemic changed how people travel. Nowadays people are taking shorter vacations than before when they took long vacations. One positive effect of the pandemic is that people have started travelling more than before. This is as a result of the restrictions and lockdown measures that took effect after the pandemic started. People have gotten tired of staying indoors, which pushes them to take more vacations than before. The pandemic impacted my viewpoint and my behavior towards travel and hospitality in numerous ways. Before the pandemic started, I used to take at least two trips abroad but this has since changed. Nowadays, I am taking fewer trips and when I do so, I prefer local destinations to international ones. Also, I have started finding alternative travel destinations, including like hiking and camping. Essentially, I have become more open-minded about the world of travel.
The hospitality, travel and tourism industry has numerous sectors. The sectors include casinos, meetings and events, tourism, travel and transportation, and recreation. Others include entertainment, cruise, and technology. Besides hotels and restaurants, these are some of the sectors with viable career opportunities. The sector that is of most interest to me is the casino sector. If I were to work in hospitality, I would prefer to work in casinos as I have always been fascinated by how they operate. The fact that popular casinos tend to have the feel of a nightclub and, at the same time provide guests with world-class dining is fascinating. Additionally, I also enjoy watching people having fun as they gamble.
Job growth is critical for any career and the hospitality industry is no different. The Casino sector has many entry-level positions that one can pursue as a beginner. The casino industry is almost an $80 billion business. Seeing this, there is a lot of opportunity and money to be made in the business. These remarkable profits linked with the sector are prompting states to re-assess their position on gambling. If I were to venture into the casino sector, I would start with entry positions such as accounting clerk and over time, rise through the ranks of casino accountant to head of finance department. Eventually, one can even shift career paths into the head of operations or human resource officer.
A resume is a formal document that gives an overview of an individual’s professional qualifications. It gives a summary of one’s skills, abilities, experiences and accomplishments. Essentially, the main purpose of a resume is to provide potential employers with a feel of a person’s skills and experience. As a job seeker, a resume helps them sell themselves by emphasizing their skills. The purpose of a LinkedIn profile is to enable a job seeker to establish networks with professional organizations and people within their area of specialization. LinkedIn provides an excellent way to stay updated on the latest development in various fields and share information with like-minded individuals. Four important aspects to include in a LinkedIn profile include a professional photo, a list of skills, a string headline and a summary of education and industry experience. All these factors go a long way in providing a clear professional picture of an individual, making it easy for them to find employment.
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