Skills An important feature of career development in commercial recreation is the need for interpersonal skills and attributes. Such characteristics must be an integral part of an individual's personality or must be developed through awareness and experience. The planner is generally employed by a company or organization sponsoring an event, while a consultant may work for a convention service company, travel agency or tourism bureau. The planner specifies the type, scope and budget of the convention, and the consultant suggests possible accommodations and activities, makes the necessary arrangements and promotes the event to potential participants. Hotel Managers - Hotel and Motel Managers are responsible for the overall operation of their establishments.
Managers see that guests receive satisfactory service to help ensure ongoing or repeated business.
They are also in charge of finances and see that the hotel or motel earns a profit without sacrificing service. In many cases, those employed as hotel managers may begin their career as a front desk clerk, in hotel sales or as an assistant manager. Travel Agency Managers - Travel Agency Managers operate the day to day aspects of a tour or travel agency. The primary duty of an agency is to arrange transportation and lodging for its clients. Agency clients include those individuals on business and recreational travel.