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Tour manager : Employers and vacancy sources

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Employers of tour managers range from large, international tour operators to small, specialist tour companies organising package tours and specialist trips, such as sports tours, music tours and educational tours. The more experienced tour managers are usually given the more lucrative tours. Contact the International Association of Tour Managers (IATM)  to find out about different types of companies employing tour operators.
National and international tour operators are always recruiting tour managers, but recruitment drives and advertisements are rare because most vacancies are filled by speculative applications.

Coach operators may also recruit tour managers. There are a huge number of companies. See the Guild of British Coach Operators  for further details.

The 2012 Olympics are a huge boom for the British tourist industry, generating much demand for accommodation, travel and tour guide services. A renewal of interest in the royal family may also contribute to a boost in tourism.

Sources of vacancies

Speculative applications are an essential route to pursue as most vacancies are never advertised.

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Written by AGCAS editors
Date: 
March 2011
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