Join the international hotel industry for great employment prospects
The recent growth in the hotel industry in New Zealand provides excellent opportunities for travel and tourism students. Many of the skills gained during their course are essential in front line hotel roles. Our proximity to The Langham Hotel (one of Auckland's most prestigous hotels) means that students are accessible for excellent full and part time work roles at this property.
Career options include:
- Hotel reception
- Front Desk
- Concierge
- Reservations/call centre
- Sales and marketing
- Event/conference planning and organising.
- Guest Services
- Hotel Management
- Housekeeping
- Food and Beverage
- Group bookings
- Operations
Joining an international hotel group offers graduates a great career path that includes travel and overseas transfer, plus the chance to further upskill and specialise in hotel operations.
The Certificate in Travel and Tourism provides students with training in the accommodation industry and includes essential skill building in customer handling, checkin and accounting skills - vital when working in the front desk/reception or concierge roles.
There are also a growing demand for students in the back backers and youth hostel market. Students can work in their travel centre, bars, on front desk and many more roles. The variety and growth in this market over the past few years, has given some students excellent career opprtunities in this area. Many students are loving working in this part of the industry, the interaction they have with other travellers is a real bonus!
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