Travel and leisure

What's it all about?

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Where work finishes for most of us, it's only just beginning for people employed in travel and leisure. They're the ones who run the restaurants, pamper us in salons, arrange our holidays, and make sure we get there safely.

There are some fantastic opportunities in this sector. Fancy becoming a spa therapist at an exclusive resort? Want to jet off around the world as a holiday rep or aircraft cabin crew? Or maybe you'd like to feel the buzz of working in a busy kitchen during the busy Saturday night rush.

An Apprenticeship in this section could lead you into any of these careers and more. Of course, not everyone works as a tour guide or surfing instructor. There are many less glamorous but equally vital roles: travel agents who arrange people's holidays, line cooks, baggage handlers, customer service assistants and so on.

Working in this sector isn't one long holiday. There are often long, antisocial hours, you might be away from home for long stretches and, of course, you may be doing your job while other people are enjoying themselves. But the work is varied and interesting and a different lifestyle from the 9-5 crowd, which suits many people.

Travel and leisure is big business in the UK, but opportunities don't end at our shores. Worldwide, the opportunities are limitless. An Apprenticeship in this sector could be your passport to a Caribbean island, a cruise down the Nile, or a casino in Monte Carlo. But don't think the work will be a holiday on the beach - jobs in these industries are hard work, often involving long hours that play havoc with your social life. If you have an outgoing personality and know how to help people enjoy themselves, you could go far - in more ways than one.

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