As full disclosure, I’m now a member of the SDTA’s Board of Directors. I joined a few years ago as a layman, a member who represents the community rather than being directly connected with the tourism industry.
That’s great news, which should help to fill the 13,000 tourism jobs available in the region right now. If you’ve been ignoring the tourism field, think again. There are thousands of openings and they pay surprisingly well. It’s almost like you’re running a small business. The better job you do in doing your job right and making the client happy, the more tips you’ll earn.
As it turns out, guess what soft skills employers are requesting these days? The personality traits that tourism teaches are virtually what all companies look for.