Wednesday 30 September | 13:15 – 14:00 BST
The tourism industry offers an incredibly diverse range of career opportunities, but how is the employment landscape evolving, and what do professionals entering the sector need to know?
Join The Tourism Society for our next Talking Tourism webinar, where we’ll be discussing careers, talent development and workforce trends shaping the future of the visitor economy.
Hosted by Natasha Syed, this session will feature:
Dr James Kennell
Head of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey, Associate Professor, researcher and industry advisor. James brings extensive expertise spanning tourism policy, hospitality, events, governance and destination development, alongside significant experience working with businesses, public sector organisations and industry bodies.
Kelly Strong
Managing Director of Strong Recruitment and one of the UK’s most experienced tourism recruitment specialists. With nearly three decades in the sector, Kelly offers unique insight into workforce trends, recruitment challenges, skills development and the opportunities available across tourism, hospitality and travel.
We’ll explore:
- Current career opportunities across the tourism sector
- Skills and attributes employers are looking for
- Recruitment and workforce trends affecting the industry
- How education and industry can work together to develop future talent
- Advice for those starting out or considering their next career move
- What the future workforce may look like in an evolving visitor economy
Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, employer, educator or industry leader, this conversation will provide valuable perspectives on attracting, developing and retaining talent in tourism.
There will also be an opportunity to submit questions during the live discussion.
Register for free now and join the conversation.
