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When referring to Travel and Tourism in terms of the employment industry in South Africa, would one generally be referring to any and all positions which function to support the tourism industry as a whole. This would, therefore, include Travel Agents and Consultants, Tour Operators, Tour Guides, Owners of guest houses, hotels and lodges, Waitrons, Chefs, etc…

Because of tourism’s scope within the employment sector, especially in South Africa (due to the many different sorts of locations; i.e. not focused on art and culture as in Italy, or ski slopes, like Aspen), South Africa, like many other locations globally, have established the need to categorize tourism. Business-, leisure- and mass-tourism (such as tour groups) are the most common forms of tourism. Also notable is gay tourism (more pronounced in Cape Town), health tourism (people visiting SA for plastic- or other surgery), and sports tourism.

The South African tourism industry has grown especially quickly, which is good news to those who have studied the ever-popular Travel & Tourism, and Hospitality courses offered at Technikons and through correspondence. However, while many people have chosen to study these and similar courses, relatively few pursue their intended career in the South African tourism industry. This is usually the result of long hours, night shift, and insufficient remuneration.

Beside courses currently being offered, candidates wanting to work in this industry in South Africa generally need to be trilingual (English, Afrikaans, and one African language), efficient, polite, and professional at all times.

One of the benefits of working in the tourism industry in South Africa is the plentiful supply of game lodges and boutiques that the country has to offer. This affords prospectives the opportunity to gain valuable experience and training, while based in the beautiful surrounds of a luxurious establishment.