You might think first of registration desk staff and housekeepers, but may not notice the supervisors, accountants, sales staff, meeting and event managers and marketers that work in a hotel or resort. We see wait staff, bartenders, and cooks but don’t notice the team of executive chefs, group sales managers, and maintenance supervisors needed to run a restaurant. Tourism jobs are diverse, and account for 1 in 9 jobs in Anchorage. Companies love to hire employees from the travel industry thanks to the skill sets they learn: customer service, communication skills, teamwork, and conflict resolution. The U.S. Travel Association estimates that nationally, two out of five workers who start their careers in the travel industry go on to earn more than $100,000 per year.