The travel sector globally is flourishing like never before. We witnessed a worldwide dip in people’s travel plans during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the industry is recovering significantly thanks to an increasing number of globetrotters exploring the world. The rise in travellers visiting destinations also symbolises the potential to accelerate job opportunities. The tourism sector is anticipated to offer around 39.5 million jobs by the end of this year. This incredible news highlights this industry’s capabilities and chances to boost the economy.
Tourism Sector Is Expected To Create Millions Of Jobs In 2024 & 2025
On the special occasion of World Tourism Day, NLB Services released crucial information about the significance of this industry in offering job opportunities and contributing to the economy. NLB Services CEO Sachin Alug expressed his thoughts on India emerging as one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. According to a forecast by the World Travel and Tourism Council, India’s travel and tourism sector has the potential to register a growth of an annual GDP of 7.1 per cent in the upcoming decade.
This sector positively affects the economy contributing about $199.6 billion to the GDP. According to details shared by this global technology and digital talent solutions provider, the tourism sector is likely to create about 39.5 million jobs by the end of this year. Also, Sachin Alug highlighted its multiplier effect leading to each direct job creating several indirect jobs. With a strong uptick, around 42.3 million jobs are anticipated by 2025.
Opportunities for direct jobs and employment will constitute about 31 per cent. These roles include hotel staff, tour guides, and tour operators. The remaining 69 per cent will be for indirect employment and will focus on works such as landscape maintenance, IT support for online booking, local artisans, data analysis, supply chain workers, and logistics and transport operators.
A Few Latest Travel Trends
Travel preferences are changing. More than exploring new destinations, travel enthusiasts find interest in unique experiences. Also, travel enthusiasts’ fascination with adventure tourism, wellness tourism, culinary tourism, and spiritual tourism is rising. These latest trends represent the uptick in demand for extraordinary experiences. Currently, India is in the 10th position on the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021. Medical tourism is likely to notice an impressive jump in the next few years.
One of the emerging trends is young travellers choosing to stay in backpacker hostels. This market will offer many job opportunities with more and more visitors looking for pocket-friendly accommodations. New openings will help hire digital marketers, event coordinators, and hostel managers. In addition, there is a rise in people choosing sustainable travel experiences, homestays, and heritage hotels.
Do you think the tourism sector has the potential to offer so many jobs?
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