Tour Guide Jobs!!

Hope you're enjoying your summer and traveling a lot, for fun and or income!  I've copied a number of local opportunities and cruise staff positions below.    I loved working on the cruise ships!  Working locally can be a great way to start developing your skills for tours and its fun!   There's a wide variety.   We have tours for all interests, something for everyone.  You're welcome to share the opportunities. I'm getting ready for our August DMC and Fast Track Classroom Training.   The deadline for enrollment is August 4. The details are below.  The CMI Market, conventions, meetings and incentives, will be in their high season in the fall.  There's actually been quite a bit of work this summer.  Hope you can make the training! If you work in the CMI Market and have suggestions, challenges and or comments for others entering the field, please email me.  We always enjoy sharing experiences. Wishing you a wonderful summer. Cherie Read More

Tour Guides and Cruise Staff Needed!

TOUR GUIDES  CITY TOURS, INC. - San Antonio, TX HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET PAID WHILE HAVING FUN?! WE WILL TRAIN!!! WE OFFER FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, PAID VACATION AND HOLIDAY PAY. REQUIREMENTS: *High School Diploma *Develop positive relations with co-workers *Time Management skills *Strong communications skills *Comply with policies and procedures *Communicate with customers and co-workers *Flexible hours *Ability to work in a fast paced environment *Class B License with CDL and "P" endorsement *Great personality DRIVER POSITIONS: Tour PAY RATE DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION AND WILL BE DISCUSSED IN THE INTERVIEW www.citytoursinc.com Cruise Staff Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - United States Job Number: RCI110211CRUI Description At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees! As a leader in the cruise line industry, Royal Caribbean is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team. With our innovative, award-winning fleet of ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this is a great opportunity to let your career set sail. Royal Caribbean International currently requires Cruise Staff . The Cruise staff hosts and participates in shipboard recreational, entertainment and social programs geared towards adults and families. In addition to other requirements, potential candidates should have minimum two years master of ceremonies or professional entertainment (theatre, music, dance, comedy, etc.) experience with resorts, cruise lines, entertainment or recreational industries. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Maintains continual interaction with the guests. Hosts and participates in adult and family recreational programs and activities. Socializes with guests in public areas at all times in accordance with Royal Caribbean International's Gold Anchor Standards. Visits guest lounges at specified times to converse with as many guests as possible in the time allotted. Attends Captain's Cocktail Party and Welcome Back Party to provide introductions, collect invitations, socialize and coordinate the flow of the reception line. Participates in shows and events presented by the Cruise Director's Division by taking part in skits, and/ or simple dance routines. Instructs, organizes or facilitates various activities and/or tournaments. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Two years master of ceremonies or professional entertainment (theatre, music, dance, comedy, etc.) experience with resorts, cruise lines, entertainment or recreational industries required. Ability to capture and manage the attention of a large group of people with microphone effective and courteous microphone techniques. Experience on a microphone required. Ability to provide basic instruction to a large group of people. Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required. Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software basic packages. Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests. All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D1 visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training.   Information and Apply Harbor Tour Positions Gansett Cruises - Newport, RI Established harbor cruise company seeks friendly, motivated, and professional individuals for our Ticket Sales, Boat Crew, and Tour Guide positions. Part time and full time available for Boat Crew and Ticket Sales positions. Tour guide positions are part time. -----------------Ticket Sales Requirements------------- Ability to handle a fast pace sales environment Ability to handle high volume of phone calls Prior sales experience required Basic computer skills required Prior cash handling experience required Service oriented; committed to teamwork and catering to customers Strong communication, prioritization and organization skills. Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to multi-task Available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of Newport, RI and surrounding area -------------------Tour Guide Requirements---------------------- Public speaking experience Outgoing personality Willing to work weekends and holidays (our busiest time!) Acting experience a plus. Ability to stand for extended periods at a time. Must speak English- foreign language a plus Must be able to engage passengers in a fun and energetic way Knowledge of Newport, RI and its history Ability to retain information regarding the narration of tours Boating experience a plus -------------------Boat Crew Requirements------------- Must be able to pass USCG testing/inspections Previous boating experience preferred Prior serving experience in restaurant environment preferred Must be able to take direction from Captain Ability to stand for extended periods of time Service oriented; committed to teamwork and catering to customers Strong communication, prioritization and organization skills. Excellent problem-solving skills & ability to multi-task Available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Knowledge of Newport, RI and surrounding area Employment is based on ability to pass drug test and probationary work period. If interested, please submit resume with a brief paragraph as to why you are a good fit for the job. http://www.gansettcruises.com BEER ADVENTURER / TOUR GUIDE Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. - Chico, CA In order to support our growing tour program, we are looking for highly motivated, confident, and creative individuals to join our team as Part-Time Beer Adventurers / Tour Guides. As a Beer Adventurer / Tour Guide, your mission is to deliver the ultimate Sierra Nevada experience to all guests of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Sierra Nevada Beer Adventurers / Tour Guides act as ambassadors for both SNBCo. and the craft beer industry by providing visitors with tours of our entire facility, as well as educational beer tastings in our tasting room or garden. Tour content will cover a broad range of information including our SNBCo. history and culture, history of brewing and brewing process, the craft beer industry, beer styles and our sustainability practices. As a Beer Adventurer / Tour Guide you will be constantly asked to learn and retain detailed, precise, often scientific, information which you must then present in an interesting, fun and engaging manner to groups of all sizes and levels of beer knowledge. A passion for all things craft beer, as well as the ability to taste, describe and evaluate qualities and characteristics of beer will be valuable assets in this position. Beer Adventurers / Tour Guides will be trained to evaluate the flavor profiles of beer and must participate in our Sensory Panel. Sierra Nevada Beer Adventurers / Tour Guides are required to become an MBAA Associate Beer Steward within their first 90 days. They will also be certified in the TIPS alcohol awareness program. Success in this position will require excellent communication and reasoning skills, as well as the ability to walk and speak for long periods of time. Effective time management and people skills are also critical to the overall success of a Beer Adventurer / Tour Guide. Selected candidate will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check. You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. **Applications will be accepted until midnight PST on Monday, August 4, 2014** Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Information and Apply Motor Safari Adventure Guide (Seasonal) Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield, IL Envision providing a guided tour educating our guests about our animal collection and conservation mission while the lions roar, the Buffalo roam, and the giraffes graze upon leaves at the tree tops. Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year welcoming over 2 million guests annually. It is an amazing opportunity to actively engage our guests each of those 365 days creating a memorable guest experience that a guest will have for a lifetime. As a Motor Safari Adventure Guide, you will provide extraordinary guest experiences through the safe and conscientious operation of the Motor Safari trams and Snowball Express buses transporting guests on designated routes throughout the park. You will also operate the Carousel safely and conscientiously. Your friendly demeanor, good communication and interpersonal skills, and superior customer service will contribute positively while you convey extensive park narratives and engage guests. There may be times that you will be operating the Motor Safari trams and Snowball Express buses while simultaneously narrating. All of these important activities are extremely vital in maintaining a high-quality experience for our guests. Position Requirements and Specifications As Brookfield Zoo is open 365 days a year, this position highly prefers flexible availability to work any 5 days out of any 7 days each week with work shifts that are usually from 4 to 8 hours in length generally during the hours that Brookfield Zoo is open. From Memorial Day - Labor Day the Zoo is open 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (Sundays until 7:30 p.m.). After Labor Day until Memorial Day the weekend weekday hours vary from 9:30/10:00 a.m. - 5:00/6:00 p.m. During special events, the Zoo may be open until 9:00/10:00 p.m. This position generally requires flexible availability to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Due to the driving requirement, a valid driver's license is required and you must be at least 18 years of age for this position.This is a temporary (seasonal) position. Starting wage: $9.30 per hour. The requirements for this position include: High School graduate or (GED) equivalent preferred. Six months of prior driving experience transporting people preferred, but not required. Must be at least 18 years of age. Demonstrated strong customer service skills; must be flexible and patient. Good communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well with the public are required. Theatrical experience preferred. Accurate basic math and reading skills required. Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Valid driver's license required. Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license required for out-of-state residents. One or more of the following licensures may be required: Valid "C" or "B" (CDL) Driver's License. Valid medical authorization card required for positions responsible for operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Experience and/or ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience. Multilingual ability and Spanish fluency a plus. Ability to work non-standard hours including evenings, holidays, and weekends. Additional Information This requisition is to actively recruit for positions that are anticipated to have start dates between March 2014 and June 2014. Candidates at minimum need to be available to work Saturdays & Sundays starting immediately in March/April/May. Weekday availability from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. strongly desired. Additional requisitions will be posted as additional opportunities become available. Please continue to visit our CZS Career Center for these future opportunities. The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. The Chicago Zoological Society is a VEVRRA federal contractor. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. The Chicago Zoological Society located at 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513 is the hiring location for the organization. The Human Resources contact person for the organization is Wendy Larsen, Director of Talent Acquisition, email: wendy.larsen@czs.org . chicagojobs.com  Information and Apply Museum Tour Guides Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - New York, NY The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world's fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Opened in 1982, the Museum, anchored aboard the former USS Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark, has welcomed more than 2 million visitors since 2012. The Mission of the Intrepid Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming, in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. We are seeking Part-Time Tour Guides and Gallery Guides to inform and educate our visitors about the aircraft carrier Intrepid , submarine Growler , space shuttle Enterprise , British Airways Concorde, other aircraft and related artifacts in our collection. Deliver a high level of customer service satisfaction through comprehensive product knowledge including Museum lay-out, options, services available, exhibits, attractions, special events, web-site, other NYC attractions, transportation options and efficient responses to all guest inquiries. These are part-time positions with weekends, holidays and some evenings required. Tour Guide Responsibilities:  Greet visitors and provide detailed information about specific exhibits, artifacts, historical information and functions. Conduct in-depth, specialized walking tours of the Museum complex. Assist at the Information Desk, as assigned, by promoting the Museum and its services, acting as general liaison between the museum and public in person and via telephone and email. Ability to offer directions to other NYC destinations, mass transit options, restaurants or other food service options to guests who inquire. Performs other duties as required by management. Gallery Guide Responsibilities:  Greeting guests as they enter assigned exhibit areas. Guiding guests through assigned exhibit, ensuring smooth, swift flow of traffic. Ensuring safety of the visiting public while waiting, on tour, or in assigned exhibit. Providing facts and historical information about museum, ships, vehicles, equipment, and artifacts, pointing out features of interest and answering questions. Clearly communicating the mission and message of the Intrepid Museum to the guest. Providing a high level of customer service for the guest, resolving problems, answering questions, and referring problems to the supervisor as necessary to ensure a pleasant experience. Informing guests, when necessary, of museum events, answering general questions regarding museum experience & layout. Ensuring cleanliness of assigned exhibit area, performing light cleaning (picking up scraps, paper, etc.) and informing supervisor of need for additional cleaning. Performs other duties as required by management. MUSEUM / ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or six months or more of related tour guide/ customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent customer service skills, because this position involves constant interaction with visitors, experience working face-to-face with the public is a plus. Ability to learn and retain extensive amount of information necessary. Computer proficiency with the ability to create spreadsheets and operate information components preferred. Pre-existing knowledge of military/aviation/space/naval history and technology is a plus, but not a requirement.  Information and Apply Retail Sales Associates & Tour Guides Lake Champlain Chocolates - Vermont Seeking passionate chocolate lovers to join our dynamic retail team and help us to amaze our customers! Must enjoy working with the public and care about providing customers with an exceptional experience. Prior retail, barista and food service experience a plus. Year-round, full and part-time positions are available. Ability to work day, evening, weekend and some holiday hours. If interested, send cover letter, resume, and list of three references to: employment@lakechamplainchocolates.com EEO posted: 07/22/2014 09:54 AM Name Value company Lake Champlain Chocolates website www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/about-us/employment  Information and Apply  Wine Country Chauffeur-Guide  Napa Valley Wine Country Tours - American Canyon, CA Clean cut, responsible, organized chauffeurs start immediately. Rewarding lucrative position for individual with knowledge of Napa and Sonoma wine country or the interest to learn about the wine industry. People skills a must. Class B preferred. Email: or call 707 226 3333  Information and Apply    Tour Guide Kentucky Derby Museum - Louisville, KY Email This Job to a Friend Kentucky Derby Museum Tour Guide (Visitor Services) Louisville, Kentucky This job reports to the Visitor Services Manager . Relocation is not provided and travel is not required. This is a Part-Time position , working 1st Shift, Weekends, Summer . Number of Openings for this position: 5 Overview The Kentucky Derby Museum is looking for energetic part time Tour Guides. Applicants must be able to work through the 2014 FFA season (Oct. 29-Nov.2). If employment continues through Spring of 2015, Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby are required work days. Job Skills/Requirements  The Kentucky Derby Museum Visitor Services Department is looking for part time Tour Guides to assist guests with their admissions process and tour scheduling needs. Energetic self-starters with prior customer service experience, who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are encouraged to apply. Some familiarity with general typing/computer skills, and moderate physical activity are required. The duties of this position will include long periods of standing, some lifting, climbing stairs. Working outdoors is required, rain or shine, unless weather poses as a threat. Additional Information/Benefits  If interested, contact TeAirra McQuarter, Visitor Services Manager @ tmcquarter@derbymuseum.org or by phone at 502-635-5955, no later than Friday, July 25, 2014 by 5pm. Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check KentuckyWorks.com Information and Apply TOUR GUIDES  Bedore Tours - Niagara Falls, NY Tour Guides Needed Spanish & Italian Speaking For daily Tours of Niagara Falls Bedore Tours provides daily tours of Niagara Falls to foreign visitors to the Falls in their native language. We now need guides that speak fluent Spanish and/or Italian. We provide guide training. We prefer guides that can serve as driver/guides but need ride along guides as well. These positions are FUN, INTERESTING, provide good pay, as well as, tips and commissions. If you enjoy meeting people from all over the world and enjoy providing GREAT customer service, we may have a position for you. Email resume's to WNY Jobs Information and Jobs Tour Guides  Snelling - Lexington - Lexington, KY Due to expansion, a premiere company is offering a unique opportunity. You will be responsible for conducting tours in one of Kentucky's well known establishments. You'll appreciate the daily interaction with persons from all over the world and the opportunity to share a piece of Kentucky's rich heritage with the tourists. Requirements include being over twenty-one years of age, comfortable speaking before a group, and available to work a flexible schedule. This is part time (approximately 25 hours per week). Call Leela or Mary at 859-233-0583 for additional details and to schedule an interview.  Information and Apply    Museum Tour Guides Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - New York, NY The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world's fastest jets and a guided missile submarine. Opened in 1982, the Museum, anchored aboard the former USS Intrepid, a National Historic Landmark, has welcomed more than 2 million visitors since 2012. The Mission of the Intrepid Museum is to promote the awareness and understanding of history, science and service through its collections, exhibitions and programming, in order to honor our heroes, educate the public and inspire our youth. We are seeking Part-Time Tour Guides and Gallery Guides to inform and educate our visitors about the aircraft carrier Intrepid , submarine Growler , space shuttle Enterprise , British Airways Concorde, other aircraft and related artifacts in our collection. Deliver a high level of customer service satisfaction through comprehensive product knowledge including Museum lay-out, options, services available, exhibits, attractions, special events, web-site, other NYC attractions, transportation options and efficient responses to all guest inquiries. These are part-time positions with weekends, holidays and some evenings required. Tour Guide Responsibilities:  Greet visitors and provide detailed information about specific exhibits, artifacts, historical information and functions. Conduct in-depth, specialized walking tours of the Museum complex. Assist at the Information Desk, as assigned, by promoting the Museum and its services, acting as general liaison between the museum and public in person and via telephone and email. Ability to offer directions to other NYC destinations, mass transit options, restaurants or other food service options to guests who inquire. Performs other duties as required by management. Gallery Guide Responsibilities:  Greeting guests as they enter assigned exhibit areas. Guiding guests through assigned exhibit, ensuring smooth, swift flow of traffic. Ensuring safety of the visiting public while waiting, on tour, or in assigned exhibit. Providing facts and historical information about museum, ships, vehicles, equipment, and artifacts, pointing out features of interest and answering questions. Clearly communicating the mission and message of the Intrepid Museum to the guest. Providing a high level of customer service for the guest, resolving problems, answering questions, and referring problems to the supervisor as necessary to ensure a pleasant experience. Informing guests, when necessary, of museum events, answering general questions regarding museum experience & layout. Ensuring cleanliness of assigned exhibit area, performing light cleaning (picking up scraps, paper, etc.) and informing supervisor of need for additional cleaning. Performs other duties as required by management. MUSEUM / ATTRACTION EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and/or six months or more of related tour guide/ customer service experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent customer service skills, because this position involves constant interaction with visitors, experience working face-to-face with the public is a plus. Ability to learn and retain extensive amount of information necessary. Computer proficiency with the ability to create spreadsheets and operate information components preferred. Pre-existing knowledge of military/aviation/space/naval history and technology is a plus, but not a requirement. idealist.org   Information and Apply Read More

New Travel Staff Training! DMCs, destination management companies, in Southern California and around the world are amazingly busy and overwhelmed with business!    The DMC's hire local staff to assist groups as part of the CMI market (Conventions, Meetings and Incentives).  Fortune 500 companies are booking incentives and meetings, sometimes with only a couple weeks to prepare.   We have been literally working day and night assisting with double assignments, often working for a couple DMC's a day.   Here's how I describe outstanding Field Staff:             Reliable always showing up early and prepared.             Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deliver service to professionals and the upscale clients.             Ability to work as a team with Program Directors, clients, guests and fellow tour directors.             Leadership and decision making skills.             Knowledge of procedures and the industry.  (I'll help!)             Neat and professional appearance.  (We wear uniforms during the day and black suits for night events.)             Flexible! You'll receive a Certificate of Completion with skills and procedures listed and and a contact list of DMCs.  The DMCs will be invited to attend giving you a chance to meet the hiring staff and hear from each what they expect from their Field Staff. Registration:             Date:  August 9, 2014**             Time:  9 to 5.... longer into the evening if needed.             Location:  Laguna Hills Marriott Courtyard             Enrollment:  $265 - Destination Managemet Company Field Staff Additional Information:  Click Here                     Enrollment Click Here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GFNJD9G99HMVW              $545-Fast Track Classroom Training             **Deadline: June 15 and or when maximum enrollment is reached. *If you're enrolled in the Fast Track Classroom Training the enrollment fee is included and does not require Additional information and enrollment:  http://tour-guide-training.com/Page_6.html Questions?  Let me know. Cherie Read More

Fast Track Classroom Training for Tour Directors, Travel Staff, Tour Guides and Cruise Hosts 

When:  August 9-12, 2014 *

Time:  9 AM to 5 PM

Where:  Laguna Hills in beautiful South Orange County, California

Question?  Contact Cherie at:  cherie@tourtraining.com or call 949-830-8603 PST

*Deadline for enrollment June 15 and or when class reaches maximum enrollment.

The hotel offers discounted rates for AAA Members, Federal Employees, seniors and more.  

Tour Guide Hiring and Training!!

More local hiring!  Local tour operators are getting ready for a busy summer season.  Tours include biking, wine, narration on a double decker bus and the NYC 911 museum.  If you're interested I recommend contacting the tour operators ASAP.  If you know someone else that may be interested, you're welcome to send on the information.
Looking for opportunities in your local area?  I usually recommend starting with your local CVB, Convention and Visitors Bureau, website.  Look up activities, tours, meetings, receptive services and members.  Most also have networking receptions.
If your goal is to lead international and or domestic tours you'll find the local work helpful in developing skills, confidence and networking.  Domestic, international and student tour operators are less likely to train due to the logistics and cost. 
Reminder, the final date for enrollment for the new DMC Training and Fast Track Classroom Training is approaching soon. It's a great way to get started in a career you'll love.  I hope you can make it!
Wishing you all the best.
Cherie

Biking!  Wine!  Stinky Onion!  NYC!

Tour Guide / Role of a life time Stinky Onion Tours - Chicago, IL Looking for a great job with great pay and the perfect opportunity to utilize your unique skills? If you've answered yes to all of the above...well then, we are the company for you! We are a brand spankin' new tour company in Chicago and we're setting ourselves apart by giving unique tours guided by awesome people who reflect our company's unique personality. What's that personality? Fun, easy going yet hard working. We strive to make every tour a one of a kind experience for our customers. Who are we looking for exactly? Not the average guide, although experience as a tour guide is a plus, it is not a necessity. Ideally, we'd like someone who knows and loves the city and wants to learn even more about it. Most importantly, we want entertainers, storytellers, people with a great sense of humor and the ability to connect well with people. If you feel like you fit the bill, please send a note about yourself as well as your experiences explaining why we should get in touch with you. Don't forget to demonstrate your hilarious entertaining and storytelling abilities in your description!  http://www.barefootstudent.com/chicago/jobs/part_time/tour_guide_role_of_a_life_time_174912?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Museum Interpretive Guide National 9/11 Memorial and Museum - New York, NY As members of the Education Department team, the 9/11 Memorial Museum's Interpretive Guides play a key role in the Museum's educational mission. Interpretive Guides lead artifact-based public tours to Museum visitors interested in learning about the World Trade Center, 9/11 and its precursors and aftermath, and the rebuilding of the site. Intensive initial training will be provided by Memorial Museum staff. This schedule involves a flexible work week including weekends and evenings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS o Deliver tours centered on key artifacts throughout the Museum, discussing their background and relevance with Museum visitors and key stakeholders. o Continued study of the Museum's collections, exhibitions, and content to ensure a thorough understanding of our institution, the World Trade Center, and the history surrounding 9/11. o Ensure that all content delivered to Museum visitors is accurate. o Make other presentations on behalf of the Museum, as requested. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS o College degree or equivalent required o At least 3 years' experience in education or related field working with diverse ages and audiences. o Knowledge of educational pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and best practices in museum education preferred. o Self-starter, takes initiative, works well independently o Excellent communication skills o Able to interact professionally and appropriately with staff, volunteers, and the public o Command of a second language, including ASL, preferred o Able to work weekends and evenings o Ability to accept guidance, direction, and supervision; able to give feedback and share ideas appropriately and professionally o Must adhere to a policy of strict confidentiality in terms of information regarding 9/11 victims, bid documents, security and life safety incidents, and labor relations GENERAL INFORMATION: o Full-time position. o Schedule involves a flexible five-day work week with weekends and evenings, as needed. o We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. Application Instructions o Include job title in the email subject field. o Please state the location where job posting was seen. o Send cover letter and resume by 6/20/2014 to administration@911memorial.org. o Please visit our website at www.911memorial.org. The National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc. is committed to workforce diversity. EEO.  https://www.nyfa.org/Classifieds/Job/528c1517-a3a1-4664-b60f-f5e1c8c85af6 Bicycle and Wine Tour Guide/ Driver Gears and Grapes Getaways Inc - San Francisco, CA In immediate need of a wine and bike enthusiastic person with sparkling personality and clean DMV record that can comfortably navigate their way around Sonoma and Napa boutique wineries with passengers in tow. We are looking for Drivers-- folks with a class B Commerical Driving license with Passenger endorsements. Must have a strong work ethic & be available weekends and holidays. Only candidates with a current California Driver's license are eligible for this position. Chosen candidates should possess (or be able to quickly acquire) a class B driver's license and pass pre-employment as well as periodic random drug inspections. Here's what we're looking for: Full time and part time driver guides for 15 passenger vans Must be able to work weekends Must be able to work holidays Drivers with a Class B license & passenger endorsement (preferred) Must be at least 22 years old Must be able to pass drug test New to San Francisco? No problem -- we'll train you on tour content. We are looking for people excited about both bikes and wine. You will need to know how to change flat tires (on bikes) and talk about the wine making process. If you don't know, we can teach but priority will be given to folks that know most. Please respond with resume and cover letter highlighting your background/interest in wine/ your experience/ knowledge of Napa and Sonoma, your bike experience and your driving experience. Please include the following information: 1. Name & contact information 2. Date you received your CDL, if you have one 3. Number of years of commercial driving experience, if any 4. Previous guiding experience 5. Date you're available to start work Once your email has been reviewed, we'll determine if you're a good fit. If so, we will contact you via email to setup a phone interview. http://www.gearsandgrapes.com/contact.html Tour Guide - Narrator Miami Open City Tour - Miami, FL Miami Open City Tour is hiring tour guides for their double decker sightseeing tour. This is a full time position that is available immediately. Tour guides must be able to engage guest in a fun and energetic way. Have a sense of humor, and enjoy peoples company. You will need to be comfortable with speaking for extended periods of time. Must be able to memorize a script. Overall Responsibilities: - Good public speaking skills - Outgoing personality - Willing to work weekends and holidays (our busiest time!) - Acting experience a plus. - Ability to stand for extended periods at a time. - Must speak English, Spanish and foreign languages a plus Position pays $9-10 hr. plus tips. Please submit your work experience with your response.  http://www.barefootstudent.com/miami/jobs/full_time/tour_guide_narrator_181247?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Read More

New Travel Staff Training! DMCs, destination management companies, in Southern California and around the world are amazingly busy and overwhelmed with business!    The DMC's hire local staff to assist groups as part of the CMI market (Conventions, Meetings and Incentives).  Fortune 500 companies are booking incentives and meetings, sometimes with only a couple weeks to prepare.   We have been literally working day and night assisting with double assignments, often working for a couple DMC's a day.  Last day off?   Easter....but fortunately I love the work and fellow staff! Here's how I describe outstanding Field Staff:             Reliable always showing up early and prepared.             Excellent customer service skills with the ability to deliver service to professionals and the upscale clients.             Ability to work as a team with Program Directors, clients, guests and fellow tour directors.             Leadership and decision making skills.             Knowledge of procedures and the industry.  (I'll help!)             Neat and professional appearance.  (We wear uniforms during the day and black suits for night events.)             Flexible! You'll receive a Certificate of Completion with skills and procedures listed and and a contact list of DMCs.  The DMCs will be invited to attend giving you a chance to meet the hiring staff and hear from each what they expect from their Field Staff. Registration:             Date:  June 19, 2014**             Time:  9 to 5.... longer into the evening if needed.             Location:  Laguna Hills Marriott Courtyard             Enrollment:  $265 - Destination Managemet Company Field Staff                     Enrollment Click Here:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GFNJD9G99HMVW              $545-Fast Track Classroom Training             **Deadline: June 15 and or when maximum enrollment is reached. *If you're enrolled in the Fast Track Classroom Training the enrollment fee is included and does not require Additional information and enrollment:  http://tour-guide-training.com/Page_6.html Questions?  Let me know. Cherie Read More

Fast Track Classroom Training for Tour Directors, Travel Staff, Tour Guides and Cruise Hosts 

When:  June 19-22, 2014 *
Time:  9 AM to 5 PM
Where:  Laguna Hills in beautiful South Orange County, California

Question?  Contact Cherie at:  cherie@tourtraining.com or call 949-830-8603 PST
*Deadline for enrollment June 15 and or when class reaches maximum enrollment.
The hotel offers discounted rates for AAA Members, Federal Employees, seniors and more.  
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Lacking sufficient lodging, L.A. tourism growth lags rivals

By Hugo Martín

April 23, 2014, 5:00 a.m.

In the battle for tourists, Los Angeles is losing ground to rivals Orlando, Fla., New York, and Chicago.

L.A. County has broken its own record for annual visitors three years in a row — thanks to a rebounding economy, sunny California weather and popular tourist attractions.

But L.A.'s tourist numbers are not growing fast enough to keep up with the nation's top three destinations, primarily because the city lacks enough hotel rooms to host more tourists.

"We have an awful lot of things that are in our favor," said Robert Kleinhenz, chief economist at the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp.

"But one big constraint I've seen in the last several years is that we don't have enough rooms in the vicinity of the convention center."

Kleinhenz and tourist industry officials closely follow visitation numbers for good reason.

Visitors to Los Angeles County booked 26.6 million room nights in 2012, spent about $16.5 billion and supported 324,000 jobs in the region, according to the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.

Tourism has surged nationwide, thanks to a recovering U.S. economy and an influx of middle-class foreign travelers, particularly from China, Brazil, Japan and Australia.

Tourist numbers are rising especially fast in Chicago, New York and Orlando — so fast that those cities have recently revised their tourist forecasts up for the next few years. Tourism leaders in those cities attribute the growth to new efforts to promote their cities abroad, an improving economy, and construction of new hotels to accommodate visitors.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently predicted Chicago would host 55 million annual visitors by 2020, up from a previous forecast of 50 million.

"What we are seeing is that there is a rising tide," said Don Welsh, president and chief executive of Choose Chicago, the city's tourism bureau.

Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has predicted that the city would reach its goal of 55 million visitors in 2014, one year ahead of the city's previous forecast.

For its part, Los Angeles has set a goal of 50 million visitors a year by 2020, said Ernest Wooden Jr., chief executive and president of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board.

Although Los Angeles has enjoyed a minor hotel construction boom in the last few years, Wooden said it is not enough.

In addition to the hotels already under construction or in planning, Los Angeles needs 2,000 to 3,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the downtown convention center, he said.

"The barrier is having land in downtown that can be used for hotels," Wooden said. "The city is trying to encourage hotel development."

But the Anschutz Entertainment Group, the media giant that manages the convention center and owns Staples Center, said hotels should be cautious about building too fast.

"We are pleased to see over 3,000 new downtown hotel rooms in the pipeline, as continued growth in the supply of hotels is needed to support convention business," said Ted Tanner, AEG's executive vice president for real estate and development. "However, it is important to be mindful of the pace at which new hotels are built, as the risk of a failed project increases if new inventory comes on-line faster than it can be absorbed into the market." 

Los Angeles County is home to nearly 97,000 hotel rooms, but only 4,875 are within a mile of the convention center. The rest are in outlying areas like Pasadena, Santa Monica and Long Beach.

By comparison, Orlando has 7,695 rooms within a mile of its Orange County Convention Center, and New York has nearly 30,000 within a mile of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, according to those cities. Chicago has 1,539 rooms within a mile of its McCormick Place Convention Center but has 5,024 within two miles.

Copyright © 2014, Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-tourism-wars-20140423,0,386286.story#ixzz30D2oHbAd

Tour Management Help and Local Hiring!

It's already spring and the busiest season for the CMI Market (Conventions, Meetings and Incentives).  During a normal economy Fortune 500 companies book nine months to a year in advance.   The last several years companies are waiting to book, some even weeks before the event. DMC's (destination management companies) are all extremely busy with programs being held all at the same time.  If you're in a destination popular for conventions, meetings and incentives now is a great time to contact them.  Let them know you have experience and or have been trained.  Most are too busy to train right now.  If you're interested in traveling with the programs, it's also a good time to contact incentives houses to let them know you're available for their last minutes programs. 

I have suggestions especially for those that have taken my training through the "Tour Director Training Guide", the Fast Track Classroom Training and or the online course. When you work for the DMC's and tour operators please review the training.  Review even if you have worked in the past.  I have watched tour directors show up the first couple assignments ready to work and then later they just show up and wait to be told what to do.  Know where you're taking the guests, it's your job to direct the driver.   Know what you need to do when you get to your assignment.  Call and or visit the vendor listed on your trip sheet if you're not sure where to drop off, park and or the procedures for the group. Follow the check list from the training, i.e. from checking in with the program manager and driver to checking the coach at the end.  Know who the guest and the client are, then treat them accordingly.   (Lesson 9) 

If you're not sure about how to do your DMC assignment, you are welcome to ask me.  I'll help.  I want you to be successful. 

The invitation for help also goes to those leading tours.  If you have questions, challenges and or need support, let me know.  I'll help.

Wishing you all the best of success, great weather, on-time flights and nice groups. 

Cherie

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TOUR GUIDES

CITY TOURS, INC. - San Antonio, TX

*WE WILL TRAIN YOU!!!

We are a locally owned business celebrating our 26th anniversary in the Transportation and Tourism Industry. We are currently seeking motivated candidates to join our team. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, be well motivated and have the ability to work as a team member.

Requirements:

•             High School Diploma

•             Have the ability to problem solve

•             Develop positive relations with co-workers

•             Time management                         

•             Must possess strong communication skills

•             Comply with policies and procedures of City Tours Inc.

•             Communicate with customers and co-workers

•             Flexible hours

•             Ability to work in fast paced environment, handle multiple priorities

We offer competitive salary, paid vacation and holiday pay!

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.CITYTOURSINC.COM

Please stop by our office Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM to fill out an application.

1731 South San Marcos

Building 826

San Antonio, TX 78207

210-492-4144

Visitors Center Tour Guide (Summer Employment)

University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN

Visitors Center tour guides provide campus tours and also work at the Visitors Center information desk to greet visitors, answer phones and supply campus information. We require staff to actively engage and welcome each visitor, assist campus guests in accomplishing the purpose of their visit, provide accurate information about Notre Dame and serve as an information resource to all University constituents. Duties vary, but can include clerical office tasks such as creating spreadsheets and letters, responding to e-mails, stuffing mailings, and helping set up tables and chairs for events. Hours are flexible but are generally between 9:00am and 5:00 pm during weekdays and weekends. Several positions are available.

Minimum Qualifications

Tour guides need to have good speaking and presentation skills and the ability to project their voice with clarity.

Must possess a positive, engaging and enthusiastic demeanor, professional appearance, good presentation skills; and have the ability to serve as am informed dedicated ambassador for Notre Dame. Need experience in providing excellent customer service, and willingness to help staff with various duties as needed. We prefer candidates who are available from early May through Mid-august.

https://jobs.nd.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=225144

CNN Tour Guide

Turner Broadcasting - Atlanta, GA

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:

- Four year college degree in a related field such as Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Journalism

- Experience in a customer-service-oriented industry

- Public speaking experience (experience in college is acceptable)

- Candidate must pass a full criminal and financial background check

- Guides are expected to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Desirable (but not required) Experience/Skills:

- Experience with giving tours or in the travel/tourism industry

- Marketing and/or public relations experience

- Ability to speak multiple languages

- News production experience

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

The Inside CNN Tour Guide is often the only interaction that the public has with a CNN employee, so s/he must always represent the brand with professionalism, confidence, and decorum. A successful tour guide should exhibit these qualities:

- Professional and polished appearance (a uniform and dry cleaning service is provided)

- Ability to work as a part of a team and as an individual

- Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and approachable demeanor

- Ability to work under pressure and within the confines of multiple deadlines

- Ability to improvise when something malfunctions or there is a sudden change

- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

- Patience and understanding with children s groups and other special-needs groups

- Ability to handle and resolve conflict professionally

- Punctuality and willingness to show initiative

Duties: Overview:

The Inside CNN Tour Guide position is an exciting and rewarding entry-level opportunity for candidates looking to start a career at Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. During their tenure with the Inside CNN Studio Tour, guides are exposed to many different departments, gain valuable knowledge about our businesses, and are encouraged to leverage their experience to further their careers within CNN and TBS, Inc.

Position Description:

The Tour Guide s major responsibility is to conduct five to seven guided tours each day for groups of 45 people. This includes gathering groups together in the atrium, clearly and professionally disseminating all of the information contained in the Inside CNN Tour Script, fully and accurately answering all questions asked of them, and maintaining current knowledge of CNN, Turner Broadcasting, and Time Warner.

Outside of the daily tour responsibilities, the tour guide is expected to:

Sell tickets at the box office

Take phone-in reservations using the Vista reservations system

Assist with front-of-the-house duties

Fulfill brochure requests from tour operators and welcome centers

Assist with Prime Time Events, our corporate event business

Assist with marketing projects including mail outs and on-site visits

Attend and facilitate meetings and classes as necessary

Plan and implement individual and group projects designed to improve the quality or increase awareness of the tour

Assist with other projects and presentations as required

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

https://careers.timewarner.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=391&siteid=36&jobId=690379&Codes=NIND

Spring Fast Track Classroom Training for Tour Directors, Tour Guides and Travel Staff!

The deadline to enroll in the next Fast Track Classroom Training is approaching soon!

Fast Track Classroom Training for Tour Directors, Travel Staff, Tour Guides and Cruise Hosts

When:  April 25-28, 2014*
Time:  9 AM to 5 PM
Where:  Laguna Hills in beautiful South Orange County, California

Question?  Contact Cherie at:  cherie@tourtraining.com or call 949-830-8603 PST

*Enrollment Deadline April 18, 2014 and or when enrollment researches 20 students.

http://tour-guide-training.com/Tour_management_training_fo.php

Tour Guide Jobs - Seattle - Hawaii - San Francisco - Niagara Falls

Tour Guides
Bill Speidel's Underground Tour - Seattle, WA

Bill Speidel Enterprises Inc., operator of Seattle's famously humorous Underground Tour, Underworld Tour and SubSeattle Tour, is hiring tour guides. Year-round positions available. History buffs, teachers, class clowns and storytellers extraordinaire are encouraged to apply. Submit a letter of interest and resume by replying to this posting by April 2. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. BSE fosters creativity, diversity and a multicultural workplace.

Info@undergroundtour.com

http://www.undergroundtour.com/about/





Tour Guide Driver - Oahu & Maui
Discover Hawaii Tours - Honolulu, HI

Established tour company is looking for enthusiastic people to work as tour guide drivers. We offer excellent pay and benefits. We're looking for people with a great attitude and upbeat personality who are willing to be trained to guide and drive our customers. A CDL is necessary to start.
This job is offered on both Oahu & Maui. Our fleet consists of 25 & 15 passenger mini buses. This is not an easy job but it is fun, rewarding and can be very lucrative. Our customers are high end and tip very well. We invite you to check out our web site at: http://www.discoverhawaiitours.com

Minimum Job Requirements:
Clean driver abstract
Pass pre-employment drug screening
Exceptional customer service skills
Able to work early morning and weekend shifts
A CDL is necessary to start
Please send a details to: grisel@discoverhawaiitours.com



http://www.transportationlogisticsstaffing.com/mar26/honolulu3.html



Tour Guide

Company: Over the Falls Tours, Inc.
Area: Niagara Falls

TOUR GUIDE / DRIVER

o Fun, Seasonal Job, Great Pay, Will Train
o Commercial Driver's License Class C, B or A required - Will Train if no CDL.
o Full and Part-Time
o Days, Evenings and Weekends Required

Over the Falls Tours, Inc.

Call Robert at 716-583-9982



Tour Guide

Description: Do you enjoy hosting visitors to San Francisco and showing them around town? Are you fascinated by history, geography and/or geology? Do you enjoy travel & meeting people from all walks of life? If you answered yes to all or most of these questions you might just make a perfect Tour Driver/Guide. We are currently looking to hire motivated, knowledgeable Tour Leaders for part-time and full-time positions. Tour Leaders will drive a 15-passenger van (or mini-bus) and provide informative friendly commentary.

Qualifications:

A Commercial Driver's License (Class: B with passenger endorsement). Training is available to highly motivated candidates, but please be aware that it takes four to six weeks to get an appointment for a practical commercial test from the DMV.
Clean driving record (no moving violations or accidents on your record).
Must be comfortable talking in front of people and leading a group.
Must be able to change a tire (15 Passenger Van or mini-bus tires are heavy).
Must be drug tested (state law requirement)
Tour guide experience, travel, tourism, hospitality or recreational studies and/or a foreign language are positively viewed Must be VERY reliable, enthusiastic, personable, social, a team player, enjoy talking, friendly, flexible with hours and, did I mention, reliable!
Must be at least 25 years old (for insurance purposes) and able to work in the United States legally.
Must be willing and able to work long hours and weekends!

Position length: Permanent full time and part time positions available.

Deadline: Applicants accepted all year. Please note preferred start date on application.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE9WbXhid1lnanRkNDFNNTlLU01TUmc6MQ

Hiring for Adventure!

I thought the following openings sounded interesting for those with adventure in their heart. They are a bit different but sound like fun.   If you know others that may be interested please pass the information along.

Wishing everyone the very best!

Cherie

Rustic Pathways

Global Summer Program Leader

Location: Multiple Countries

Type: Seasonal Min. Experience: Experienced

Rustic Pathways offers the world's finest international high school service, adventure and foreign language programs. Our destinations stretch from the white-sand beaches of Fiji to the rainforest canopies of Costa Rica, the high Himalaya to the Great Barrier Reef, and many points in between. Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs in some of the world's most welcoming countries for students and families. Rustic Pathways demands professionalism and integrity across all of its operations, insists on quality in all aspects of its programs, and places strong emphasis on the safety and wellbeing of its students and staff.  We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that leads to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Rustic Pathways seeks to hire exceptional Global Summer Program Leaders.

Global Summer Program Leaders

@Rustic Pathways

The Position

You are responsible for ensuring a life-changing experience for every student on your programs. This entails properly managing risk and prioritizing the safety of your students, co-leaders, and yourself; implementing Rustic Pathways' Core Learning Values & Framework; promoting positive group dynamics; providing appropriate supervision and being available for students 24-hours a day throughout the duration of the program; and creating a positive work environment for other staff members. You have the opportunity to engage with amazing communities and change the lives of youth across the globe.

You are...

Leader ' Problem-solver ' Good communicator ' Mentor and a role model ' Good listener ' Trainable ' Team player ' Humble and respectful ' Flexible ' Motivated '

You demonstrate...

Safety-awareness with good judgment and rational decision-making skills

Experience in multicultural environments

Experience working with adolescents

Financial tracking, logistical, managerial  and administrative skills

Ability to facilitate positive group dynamics

Maturity

Passion, positivity, and enthusiasm

Ability to maintain excellence under pressure and ever-changing conditions

Responsibilities

Demonstrate responsible leadership and judgment

Act as a role model and mentor for students by embodying RP mission and values

Respond calmly and respectfully to student issues as they arise

Follow all safety and risk management protocols

Manage student physical and emotional well-being

Facilitate cross-cultural awareness

Follow Rustic Pathways' Core Learning Values & Framework

Manage and communicate day-to-day logistics, finance and administration, and group dynamics

Represent Rustic Pathways in all communities where we visit and work

Take responsibility for the success of your program

Requirements

All applicants must be minimum 22 years old by June 1, 2014

Relevant skills and/or community service experience

Native-level fluency in English

Extensive experience working with adolescents

CPR and First Aid Certified (before start of work)

Additional Information:

http://www.rusticpathways.com/employment

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National Park Services

 Job Title:Animal Packer Helper

Department:Department Of The Interior

Agency:National Park Service

Job Announcement Number:YL1036651

SALARY RANGE:

$16.98 to $19.81 / Per Hour

OPEN PERIOD:

Thursday, February 13, 2014 to Thursday, February 27, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

WG-5001-05

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Seasonal NTE 1039 hours

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy in the following location:

Yellowstone National Park, WY

WHO MAY APPLY:

United States Citizens

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

JOB SUMMARY:

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click http://www.nps.gov/index.htm.

The Northern Rockies Servicing Human Resources Office (NR SHRO) in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is currently accepting applications to fill one or more temporary positions as Animal Packer Helper, WG-5001-05, in Yellowstone NP.

Appointments are limited to 1039 hours in a twelve month period. Seasonal work is expected to start in the spring and last through early to late fall. Appointments may be terminated at any time and can be extended if workload and funding allow. Positions offer rehire eligibility for subsequent appointments, provided the employee has not exceeded 1039 hours of work in a twelve month period and has achieved an acceptable level of performance.

[Work Schedule: The work schedule will be full-time 40 hours per week. May work overtime, holidays and weekends.  Depending on budget and work levels, employee may be placed on a part-time work schedule (8 to 32 hours per week), or on an intermittent work schedule.  An intermittent schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance.

The incumbent will be stationed in the interior of Yellowstone National Park and will work at many different backcountry and front-country locations resupplying and supporting trail crews. Duties will often require camping in tents and cooking communally as a member of a 4-8 person trails crew in remote backcountry locations. When in the front-country, the work schedule is expected to be 4 10 hour days each week. Backcountry trips typically last 4 days but can be up to 9 days.

While in the front-country, dormitory housing may be available. Most front-country locations are 40-50 miles from the nearest gateway community with services (grocery stores, motels, restaurants, medical offices). Medical clinics are available in Mammoth Hot Springs, Lake Village, and Old Faithful. Park Headquarters is located at Mammoth Hot Springs, elevation 6,200 feet. Temperatures in the park vary from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to sub-zero at times. The incumbent works outdoors in all weather extremes in steep and mountainous terrain. At times, the incumbent will work alone in backcountry areas and must be able to sustain themselves in these conditions. The incumbent will be exposed to the possibility of broken bones; cuts; bruises; strained and wrenched muscles; burns from ropes; insect bites; and the danger of animals striking, kicking, or crushing.

Additional Information:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/360018500

Fast Track Classroom Training for Tour Directors, Travel Staff, Tour Guides and Cruise Hosts

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Travel Industry Roars Back to Pre-Recession Employment Level!

I’ve posted a couple recent articles below I think you’ll find interesting if you’re already leading tours, considering it and or a traveler.

I’m proud and love working in Travel and Tourism, but you have probably heard me say that many times.  I enjoy what I do and what it does for others and the world.  I have watched tourism change the world for years and getting very little credit.  It does so much to bring the world together by fighting cultural misunderstandings, supporting developing communities, supporting historical sites and museums, saving wildlife reserves and much, much more.   

We used to use the term eco-tourism a lot.  Today you’ll hear the term, sustainable tourism. Sustainable tourism goes even further with green facilities and concern about the ‘footprint’ left behind by the travelers.   The UNWTO, the United Nations World Tourism Organization, promotes tourism to help developing countries and communities.

The UNWTO, now has a new handbook linking tourism and peace.  It’s tough to admit this but when I started leading tours, I lead tours to the USSR and China when some still wore Mao jackets.  (I was very young!)   My career has given me the opportunity to watch the world change and see the opinions of my tour member’s change through their travel experiences.  A number of my past students are having the same opportunity leading tours to Cuba through the People to People cultural exchange program.  I’ve posted the article about the new WTO handbook below.

Good news!  ”Jobs Report Milestone: Travel Industry Roars Back to Pre-Recession Employment Level”.   Jobs!  See the article below.

Wishing everyone the very best!

Cherie

Jobs Report Milestone: Travel Industry Roars Back to Pre-Recession Employment Level

Published on : Saturday, February 8, 2014

The U.S. travel industry has returned to its pre-Great Recession employment level, while most of the economy still struggles to reach that mark, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor figures released Friday.

With an addition of 7,000 travel jobs in January, plus a substantial upward revision of previous data, the new labor report reveals that the travel industry actually reached the milestone in October, and now stands 11 percent above the pre-recession employment peak of February 2008.

Since the recovery began, the travel industry has added jobs at a rate 19 percent faster than the rest of the economy overall, which has replaced only 88 percent of the jobs lost during the recession.

“We’ve always known that travel had the tools to outperform most of the economy even in very troubled times, so it’s not a surprise that we’ve reached this mark while industries such as construction, manufacturing, real estate and finance are far from fully recovered,” said David Huether, U.S. Travel’s senior vice president for research and economics. “We had long suspected we would get back to pre-recession levels before the end of 2013, and lo and behold, the data revisions show we got there in October.”

Travel supports 14.6 million American jobs, directly employs one in eight Americans across key job sectors—including transportation, hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues, among others—and is a top-10 employer in 47 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

Travel-related jobs are notable for their quality as well as quantity. The average maximum salary for someone who started their career in the travel industry is $81,900—significantly higher than other industries—-and two in five of those go on to salaries in excess of $100,000 per year.

“This latest data leaves little room for doubt: travel is a job-creating powerhouse,” said U.S. Travel President and CEO Roger Dow. “It’s nice to have reached this milestone, but there is much more we can do to build further upon this record of success. We’re excited about the possibilities our industry holds for the U.S. economy and workers.”

Dow concluded by noting that policymakers could encourage more U.S. travel job creation by passing the Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act—which has been introduced in the House as H.R. 1354, and provisions of which were included in the Senate-passed immigration bill—and reauthorizing Brand USA, a non-profit, public-private partnership dedicated to increasing inbound international travel to the United States.

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/jobs-report-milestone-travel-industry-roars-back-to-pre-recession-employment-level/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Travel%20And%20Tour%20World&utm_content=Jobs+Report+Milestone%3A+Travel+Industry

UNWTO Launched International Handbook on Tourism and Peace

Published on : Saturday, February 8, 2014

With the help of the Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth and the Ministry of European and International Affairs of Austria, the International Handbook on Tourism and Peace launched. The Handbook offers an inclusive collection of perspectives on tourism and peace from leading international experts with topics ranging from sustainable development and conflict resolution to eco-tourism and heritage preservation and includes several case studies.

Published by the Centre for Peace Research and Peace Education of the Klagenfurt University, in collaboration with UNWTO, within the framework of their combined ‘Tourism and Peace’ project, this publication aims to make a significant academic contribution, even as providing also important insights for the broader public in presenting tourism as a powerful tool within the international peace building agenda.

Experts contributing both case studies and theoretical approaches make the Handbook an exclusive and powerful contribution to the overall discussion about new pathways to peace. Based on the diversity, the editors of the book conclude that aspects of “peace sensitive” tourism can be carved out and used by various tourism stakeholders and tourists, as well as international and development organizations.

http://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/unwto-launched-international-handbook-tourism-peace/?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Travel%20And%20Tour%20World&utm_content=Jobs+Report+Milestone%3A+Travel+Industry