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  • Careers Occupational Information Unit bulletin - Hospitality and Tourism

    Topics:
    • Employment and skills programmes (including apprenticeships), 
    • Careers occupational information

    Date published: 12 January 2022

    Last updated: 26 August 2025

    This updated bulletin, produced by the DfE Careers Occupational Information Unit (COIU), is presented in two parts: Part A focuses on careers in the local Hospitality sector, while Part B takes a closer look at Tourism career pathways.

    Produced in conjunction with the local Hospitality and Tourism sector, including organisations such as Tourism NI, Northern Ireland Tourism Alliance, Hospitality Ulster, the Hospitality and Tourism FE Curriculum Hub, Ulster University, and more, the bulletin shines a spotlight on the options available, through article and video-based career snapshots from students, apprentices and those working in local businesses across a wide range of roles.

    The bulletin also contains information on the variety of entry routes available; labour market data; information on key skills and qualities; as well as resources to help with further research and career planning.

    Documents

    • Part A - Hospitality careersAdobe PDF (18.71 MB)
    • Part B - Tourism careersAdobe PDF (11.26 MB)
    • Key Takeaways factsheet - Part A - HospitalityAdobe PDF (152.55 KB)
    • Key Takeaways factsheet - Part B - TourismAdobe PDF (153.17 KB)

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