THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The tourism industry and the hospitality sector

2. Eight sectors of tourism industry Sites and attractions – a place where people visit for pleasure and interest Example: museums , parks , festivals , heritage sites , churches , agri-tourism estates Hospitality – the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers Accommodations ( hotels , resorts , hostels , bed and breakfast )

3. Food and beverage outlets ( restaurants , bars , etc.) Auxiliary services ( medical , fitness , and leisure centers ) Travel trade – the buying and selling of travel products that are either sold directly to consumers or to other tour operators and buyers. To promote tourism experiences and vacations Transportation ( land , sea and air ) Intermediaries ( travel agencies and tour operators )

4. Public sector – businesses and industries that are owned or controlled by the government. Examples: government agencies , regulators , and government-owned and controlled corporations M.I.C.E ( meetings , incentives , conventions , and events ) – it’s the convergence point of the events and the tourism industry and is closely linked to business travel, typically involving trips where large groups gather together with a particular purpose or intention

5. Academe – the academic environment or community Example: schools and training centers Labor sector – refers to the supply of and demand for labor Example: labor unions , labor-management councils , service providers , cooperatives , and contractors

6. Media, NGOs, and marketing communication sector – made of companies that make communication possible on a global scale, whether it is through the phone or the internet, through airwaves or cables, through wires or wirelessly. Examples: networks , press , advertisers , advocacy groups

7. Professional career framework and philosophy

8. Employees hired in tourism do not necessarily have degrees or certificates in tourism or hospitality management Careers are mode of life that cannot be chosen; rather, these are constructed It is important to make sure to manage transitions and lifelong learning for the active management of a career

9. Career development is obviously a process of managing work and learning that encompasses the whole life Personal maturation is related to career development Career decision-making transforms many times; it is made several times all through one’s career

10. The competence and readiness of an individual lead to career maturity that resolves crucial career decisions Employability is to increase opportunities at the individual level through continuous development as well as active management

11. A career framework allows business to identify skills and capabilities within job families, identify areas where learning and development can be beneficial

12. HR Department incorporates the mission, vision, values, and philosophy of the organization, organizational structure, and key officers, standards for professional grooming, basic hygiene, code of discipline, and career opportunities It is vital to nurture and develop one’s career

13. The importance of career development tends to vary by individual, a successful career is, among other things, a significant contributor to personal happiness and financial security The importance of career development for new workers is to make them aware of the opportunities open to them and how they can best achieve their work goals

14. CAREER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK AND TOOLS

15. STRENGTHS COURSE OF ACTION TIMELINE Maturity Take up more leadership roles June to October Pleasing personality Build a circle of friends May to November WEAKNESSES COURSE OF ACTION TIMELINE Poor wardrobe choices Consult a wardrobe expert friend September to October Grammar lapses Watch self-learning tutorial videos June to August OPPORTUNITIES COURSE OF ACTION TIMELINE New restaurants opening up Check out job/practicum openings July to September Abundant YouTube videos Research on coffee and makeovers May to September CHALLENGES COURSE OF ACTION TIMELINE Scarcity of practicum slots Lodge application early enough June to July Covid pandemic Get vaccinated/observe protocols June to August PERSONAL SWOC ANALYSIS