Apply foreign languages in tourism

Use the mastery of foreign languages orally or written in the tourism sector in order to communicate with collaborators or customers.

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skill/competence

cross-sector

Apply foreign languages in tourism is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Travel consultant: Travel consultants provide customised information and consultation on travel offers, make reservations and sell travel services together with other related services.
Tour organiser: Tour organisers are in charge of managing and supervising the itinerary of a touristic voyage and provide practical information to tourists.
Travel agent: Travel agents design and market travel programme itineraries for potential travellers or visitors.
Tourist information officer: Tourist information officers provide information and advice to travellers about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.
Tour operator representative: Tour operator representatives act on behalf of the tour operator to give practical information, provide assistance, handle services and sell excursions to tourists while at their destinations.
Tourist information centre manager: Tourist information centre managers are in charge of managing employees and activities of a centre which provides information and advice to travellers and visitors about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.

Apply foreign languages in tourism is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Park guide: Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature parks.
Tourism product manager: Tourism product managers analyse the market, research potential offers, develop products, plan and organise the distribution and marketing processes.
Mountain guide: Mountain guides assist visitors, interpret natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists on mountain expeditions. They support visitors with activities such as hiking, climbing and skiing in addition to ensuring their safety through monitoring both weather and health conditions.
Guide:
Guides assist individuals or groups on any art facility, travel or sightseeing tours or through places of touristic interest, such as museums, monuments and public places. They help people to interpret the cultural heritage of an object, place or area and provide information and guidance.
Ticket sales agent: Ticket sales agents provide initial service to customers, sell travel tickets and fit the reservation offer to customers’ queries and needs.

References

1. Apply foreign languages in tourism – ESCO