This is sometimes possible With experience it is possible to move into freelance marketing and consultancy work or to set up and manage a tourist attraction. Training Short courses may be taken to meet training needs, eg in negotiating skills, working with the media, press release writing, brochure production, budget management etc. There are no nationally available NVQs yet. All start with relevant work experience. It can take 5 years to get a tourism officer post.
Promotion often means moving.
Progression to tourism director. The salary data was collected in Feb 00 Salaries vary. A major tourist resort is likely to pay more than a small district council. Much depends on line management responsibility for other tourism personnel eg assistants and TIC staff. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Office based, but often out and about.