You need excellent attention to detail and be able to work well under pressure. Customer focus is vital. Languages are useful. Age implications Entry problems may be encountered from after early 50s Mature entrants with appropriate skills and experience are valued. Although this is an expanding area competition is keen at entry and at top management level.
Entrants increasingly have business qualifications with related experience.
Many entrants have experience in the hotel or travel industry but sales, marketing and customer service experience are also useful. Office skills and experience are also helpful. Guide to Conference Venues. Hotel and Hospitality Management Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. Other Sources of Information ACE Newsletter, monthly.