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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

How to Create a Resume For the Travel & Tourism Industry

and tourism industry is booming and jobs and positions are available and are fun and surprisingly, pay very well. So, it is no surprise that securing a position in this industry can be rather difficult. The competition is fierce and a lot of people want the job.


To get a job in this industry, it is imperative to get ahead of the competition. Being passive and unmindful will leave you hoping in futility. Aside from improving your qualifications by educating yourself and getting certifications, you must know how to impress the potential employer with your resume. The resume will usually bring out first impressions. And when applying for a job, especially in travel and tourism, first impression is vital.


It is important to know the general likings of employers in the industry. You will base your resume making on this knowledge. Think of resume as an advertising information sheet. The goal is to generate appeal and professionalism.


When creating a resume, the key is highlighting the most relevant details. This is why you should know every company's preference when it comes to hiring applicants. In general, travel and tourism employers want someone with substantial people and organizing skills. They will also base hiring decisions on whether or not you have previous experiences in the industry and of course, relevant training and certifications as well.


If you are trying to break into the industry without any experience, consider using a functional or combination resume. That way, you can put the emphasis on your transferable skills and other applicable expertise you have. However, if you have vast experience in travel and tourism to date, the best format for you to use is a chronological resume.


List your previous accomplishments but don't make a laundry list of everything you've ever done. It is better to pick a few positions that are pertinent to your potential employer's liking. For instance, in your past work, put emphasis in the situations in which you helped solved a problem using your people and speaking skills. In your resume, state the accomplishments that draw attention to your ability to organize and manage difficult circumstances.


If possible, use numbers that can quantify your skills and feats. For example, write something like, 'An increase of 40% buyer turn out has resulted by implementation of sales pitch and promotional campaign that I helped develop.' Doing this, shows that you're results-oriented.


Create a section where you can put your other skills. The travel and tourism industry is a broad field, and the range of professional positions is extensive: receptionists, tour guides, hotel managers, convention planners, travel agents, accountants, and much more. You'll never know which skills can help you land a job. These kinds of skills could be good interpersonal skills, exceptional dependability or the ability to operate office machines such as copiers, fax machines and computers.


An impressive educational background should be exhibited if you have one but a college education is not always necessary If you have finished a number of relevant courses and acquired certifications, put them in your resume. You will give an impression that you are giving an effort to improve yourself. Thus, showing that you dependable and trainable.

The 7 Most Unusual Hotels in the World


I don't know about you, but I'm really getting tired of the same old vacation spots! Yes, the golden sand and clear,warm water are very enticing. Yes, the clear mountain air invites you to explore everything. But the problem is that sometimes you just want something different and the usual vacation spot just won't cut it anymore!
Here are the top 7 most unusual hotels in the world, giving you a possible destination for your next great vacation:
1. Woodpecker Hotel (Vasteras, Sweden)
Are you afraid of heights? If yes, this sure isn't the hotel for you! The Woodpecker hotel is 13 meters (42 feet) above ground in a 130 year old oak tree in the Vasaparken park.
This is the work of Mikael Genberg, a Swedish artist, who at first planned for the hotel to be free to anyone. It soon became aparent that everyone wanted to sleep there so they began charging fees.
The hotel is very small (consider the limitations) it's not without its creature comforts: toilet, small kitchen, library, comfortable bed and a chair and table on the veranda.
2. Utter Inn (Stockholm, Sweden)
The Utter Inn is yet another of Mikael Genberg's creations in his inimitable style. The Utter Inn is an underwater floating hotel with a typical swedish red house as the top floating part and an aquarium as the bedroom.
Guests are taken by boat to the hotel, given instructions and then left alone. If they choose the deluxe package they will also get a dinner delivered by boat.
How much for a night? $350 US, but the experience will be worth much, much more!
3. Dog Bark Park Inn (Indiana, USA)
Do you love beagles? Well have I found the perfect hotel for you! The Dog Bark Park Inn is a bed & breakfast guesthouse inside the world's biggest Beagle.
And they aren't kidding - it's a 2 story building that has most of the amenities you need: queen bed, full bath, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, books, games and puzzles. Unfortunately there's no phone or TV.
4. Ice Hotel (Quebec, Canada)
Although ice hotels aren't exactly a new concept, the one in Quebec is a unique structure in Canada and considering the fact that it exists only between January 5th and April 1st makes it even more exclusive.
The hotel is made entirely of ice and snow with 5.5 high ceilings and has 18 rooms and 14 theme suites, reception room, a chapel and Absolut Ice Bar.
The prices will go as high as $475 for a theme room with a fireplace and includes anything from drinks to the mattresses and sheets to keep you warm.
5. Woodlyn Park (Otorohanga, New Zealand)
Woodly Park, owned by Billy Black, will give you the option to stay in one of their 3 unique motels: the underground hobbit motel (straight out of Tolkien's books, circular windows and all), a converted, a converted railcar with 3 rooms and a 1950's Bristol Freighter plane, fully refurbished.swedin.com
However, that's not the only attraction: Woodlyn Park is the only place in New Zealand where you get the chance to drive a jet boat capable of over 100HP around a specially designed course.
6. Kokopelli's Cave (Farmington, USA)
If you suddenly feel the strange need to go back to the Stone Age, why not take a vacation at Kokopelli's Cave, a privately owned luxury cliff dwelling located north of Farmington, New Mexico near the Mesa Verde National Monument.
You will be staying in a 1650 square feet (155 square meters) one-bedroom cave home carved from a 65-million year old sandstone formation.
The view is incredible here: there is a 280 feet drop down to the La Plata River, to the west the Shiprock and Chuska mountains in the Navajo Reservation, to the northwest the Ute Mountains, and to the north La Plata and San Juan Mountains.
All this for only around $280 US per night - a real bargain if you ask me!
7. Propeller Island City Lodge (Berlin, Germany)
This is the perfect place if you favor art and well, weird decors. Taking a look at the room selection you'll surely find at least one that you love and at least one that you hate.
Some of the rooms are brightly painted, others have patterns that will make you dizzy, others are simple and serene and some are just plain weird.
Do you want to experience sleeping in a prison cell, a coffin or even lion cages? You can have it all, one night at a time of course, in the same hotel! And prices are around only $150 US!
As you can see these are all great destinations, almost guaranteed to give you an unforgettable vacation.germany.gov.com

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