EVENTS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ENTERPRISE
EVENTS, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ENTERPRISE
CAREER SPOTLIGHT
EVENTS MANAGER AND ORGANISER Events need careful management and planning to be a success. As an Events Manager and Organiser you’ll be expected to oversee all bookings, generate new business, and manage client expectations. Even with the best planning things can always change last minute, so you’ll need to be adaptable and think on your feet to ensure your customers are satisfied. Events Managers and Organisers are typically educated to degree level so you should consider further study after college. Your college course will prepare you for university and includes industry placements, helping you gain some invaluable experience in the workplace.
£25,840 AVERAGE SALARY 1,369 JOBS IN PRESTON
Events, hospitality, and tourism is an area with a lot of different job roles and opportunities. You can work anywhere in the world in a variety of settings including travel agencies, airports, hotels, holiday resorts and visitor attractions such as theme parks, zoos, and stately homes. In terms of events, you could be organising small scale fundraisers, parties in the park, festivals, or weddings. Both sectors are customer facing so you’ll need to be good with people and have great communication skills. At Preston College you will have opportunities to go on various trips and work experience placements. You will also hear from guest speakers working in the industry. These enrichment and extra-curricular activities are built into your timetable to enhance university applications and CVs.
FULL-TIME COURSES
LEVEL
COURSE LENGTH
ALUMNI PROFILE
Travel & Tourism Travel & Tourism
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1 year 1 year
CHENEL STUDIED Level 3 Travel & Tourism with Event Management
2 3
Tourism, Events & Hospitality
2 years
DESTINATION Employment in the cruise industry
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Airport Personnel • Attractions Management • Cabin Crew • Cruise Ship Personnel • Event Management • Hotel Management • Resort Representatives • Travel Agencies
“ Chenel joined Preston College from Fulwood Academy with aspirations to work in a cabin crew role, but since starting her course she has discovered a passion and interest in the cruise industry. She was also highly commended in the College’s annual awards ceremony in recognition for going Above and Beyond in her studies. My Preston College experience has been great. It has helped me become a stronger and independent individual and because of the support I have received, I am now a lot more confident of achieving my aspirations.
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