The Tech Edge of Jobs in Travel Industry

A Friendly Note to Students of Tourism & Hospitality

Technology has revamped the society with introduction of technology into every aspect of living. From Whatsapp for messaging to smart watches to smart homes to self-driving cars, the tech edge is evident in every single matter. It has overtaken the day-to-day life will not be same without technology. It has become an aspect to be expected at every turn and at every cross road. This wave of technology has swept the travel industry also. With apps arriving to book  flights and reserve hotels  on the go, the field is all set to compete with any other industry. For most of you  who have just graduated or graduating, the new opportunities are still to be tapped into. The scene is very vague for the fresh graduates who embark on a job hunt.

But when equipped with technology has better chances to win his/her dream job or even start own business where one will have to compete with people of immense experience. So the trick is to know how technology is adapted into the industry. If you would do it the same what How traditionally professionals work in this industry, then it would decades to reach where they are standing now. Getting a hands-on-experience in the tourism technologies, makes you better applicant for the jobs in the travel industry. For example, one of the jobs in travel industry requires you to make quotes for package tours which are very strenuous when done manually. Also the number of cases dealt per day will be extremely low whereas a person using technology in the form of reservation software could get the job done in a matter of minutes. This improves the productivity of the person who stands a fair chance of climbing up the corporate ladder in a matter of months on account of efficiency. With a good educational record alone, you cannot dream to penetrate the job market that is flooded with resources that carry good report cards. This is where you have to be technically well equipped. When you empower yourself with technology in the specific field you stand a better chance to be spotted by prospective employers.

For this one  needs the help of technology partners in the travel industry who can  train you to stand out in the job rush. Just as the California gold rush brought the world to the United States, technology now attracts a lot of job seekers into the travel industry. It has turned to be the hotspot for entrepreneurs and professionals alike. Time for the institutions training students in Tourism and hospitality to introduce "Technology Tools" in their curriculum. 

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