Your Future in Tourism
Singapore has long been a popular tourism destination. In 2008, Singapore received 10.1 million international visitors who came from all corners of the globe for leisure, business, education and healthcare. The Singapore tourism industry is a dynamic industry contributing to Singapore’s economy and creating jobs for thousands of people.
There many types of businesses serving the need of visitors – hotels, attractions, travel agencies, convention/ exhibition centres and so on.
With these come rewarding career opportunities, offering jobseekers flexibility, mobility and scope for advancement and growth.
In 2009, some 12,000 tourism jobs are expected to be available throughout the tourism industry.
You can be a part of the Singapore tourism industry!
Exciting New Developments
The industry will experience growth brought about by new tourism developments coming on stream such as the integrated resorts, new attractions, hotels and retail establishments.
Singaporeans and visitors alike can look forward to well-known brands such as Universal Studios which will have a theme park in one of the integrated resorts as well as home-grown attractions such as Gardens by the Bay.
Already, we have seen the impact of the Formula 1TM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix which brought many visitors to Singapore, in addition to generating significant global media coverage. It will continue to be a fixture on our events calendar in 2009 and beyond.
New and Interesting Jobs.
These developments bring with them fresh job opportunities and career options in the tourism sector, for example, in casino and theme park operations.
Refreshing Existing Jobs.
Existing jobs at hotels, restaurants, business events organisations and travel companies are being transformed by the current rejuvenation of Singapore’s tourism industry. Concierges at hotels and tour consultants are challenged to keep up with the latest dining, shopping, and entertainment options to recommend to visitors. Retail personnel are learning how to “go the extra mile” to win loyal customers and ring up more sales. Everyday offers something new for those in the tourism industry.
Greater Variety for Jobseekers.
Employers, too, are being challenged to change and innovate. In meeting these challenges, they are finding new ways to recruit, reward, retain, and motivate employees – all of which leads to a greater variety of jobs, opportunities, benefits, perks, and opportunities for job seekers. |