Travel and tourism
Whether you’re looking to further your career progression or start a new career entirely, a qualification from Weston College can help you get there.
The travel and tourism industry is constantly expanding, meaning a big but competitive job market. At Weston College, we offer qualifications and training that will put you head and shoulders above the rest.
There is a variety of career paths in the sector. Whether you fancy jetting off round the world as a flight attendant, or perhaps you’re more interested in staying local and matching people with their ideal holidays, there’s a huge range of career paths.
You won’t be alone. At Weston College, it may surprise you to know that the majority of our students are 19+. This means that you’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who you can relate to and help each other.
Regardless of your goals, our staff are always on hand to offer support and advice whenever you need it, and we’re confident that they are the very best people to help you succeed.
Why choose us?
Course content. our courses are designed with you in mind, to give you the skills and knowledge that will help you into employment.
Our facilities. All of our students benefit from our fantastic facilities, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Links with employers. We work closely with a huge range of key employers to make sure we’re teaching you everything you need to know.
Reputation. Our adult course provision puts us in the top 25% of colleges in the country.
Career opportunities
Typical jobs
Tourist guide, tourist information centre assistant, tour manager, travel agent, airline customer service agent, airport information assistant.
What you can earn
Some suggested annual salary ranges for those working in the industry include:
- Tourist information centre assistant £16,000-£20,000
- Chemist £16,000-£22,000
- Airline customer service agent £12,000-£14,000
- Travel agent £15,000-£25,0000
- Air cabin crew £12,000-£14,000
- Tour manager £15,000-£20,0000
Local notes
There are approximately 5,100 people working in the travel and tourist services industry in this region, of which:
- 75% work full-time
- 82% of the workforce is female
- 18% of the workforce is 55-59 years.
Facts
- The majority of the workforce is employed full-time
- The majority of the workforce has a NVQ Level 4 qualification (35%)
- There are 119,800 people working in the travel and tourist services industry
It's easy to apply...
Applying for any of our Travel and Tourism courses is easier than you think – you can apply online in a matter of minutes by selecting the course you’re interested in from the drop-down menu at the top of this page and clicking ‘apply now’. Alternatively, you can find an application form at the back of our prospectus.
Now is the perfect time to apply in order to secure your place on the course you are interested in. Submitting an application isn’t a binding decision and if you change your mind, you can always withdraw your application at a later date.
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
BTEC Travel and Tourism Level 3