training and resources The Global Travel & Tourism Partnership is a charitable organisation that supports young people worldwide in gaining the skills and experience necessary to secure HPSOR\PHQW LQ WKH WUDYHO DQG WRXULVP LQGXVWU\ ,W RʞHUV D free ‘introduction to the industry’ course, and has recently launched a soft skills course called ‘workforce readiness’. globaltraveleducation.org


For those looking to explore a career in business travel, the %XVLQHVV 7UDYHO $VVRFLDWLRQ RʞHUV a range of valuable resources, including a brochure packed with career advice and job opportunities. thebta.org.uk/careers-resources


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aviation through interactive learning and expert insights. stem.caa.co.uk/work-experience-at-caa


stay updated It’s important to stay on top of the latest news and trends when job hunting or attending interviews, which is especially true of the ever-evolving travel industry. Stay up to date with news including company mergers, changes in travel regulations, new product and destination updates. 7KH 8.’V OHDGLQJ WUDYHO WUDGH SXEOLFDWLRQ Travel Weekly,


publishes daily news, destination features, analysis and PXFK PRUH – DQG LW’V DOO IUHH WR DFFHVV RQOLQH 7KHUH’V DOVR a jobs board that brings together key job opportunities in travel and hospitality companies across the UK. travelweekly.co.uk


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