Working in travel
Why Work in Travel
We asked people in the industry to reveal their favourite things about working in travel
Emma Kallipet
Student and former marketing intern, Newmarket Holidays
“There are endless opportunities in the travel industry, and I loved being able to use my creativity while interning in Newmarket Holidays’ marketing team. I even got to go on a trip to Lapland. It was a truly magical experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life.”Â
Vaishali Patel
Tour guide in west London and graduate of Women in Travel CIC’s tour guiding training academy
“I love getting to meet new people every day and learning about different cultures and places. Designing my own tours allows me to express my creativity and people skills, and I also get to connect with local businesses and communities which is really rewarding.”
Joel O Henry
UK manager of marketing and business development, Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Board
“In travel, you get to connect with people from all over the world. The industry thrives on personal connections – I get to talk to everyone from operators to consumers. I’m constantly travelling and going to conferences and I get to design promotional campaigns for dream destinations.”
Kelsey Jenkinson
Personal travel advisor, Blue Bay Travel
“There are so many incredible experiences and I’ve met so many great people at external training events. In March I got to sail on Princess Cruises’ new ship, Sun Princess, which was amazing. I’m excited to see what the future holds!”