Global
Tourism According to World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the number of
international tourist arrivals worldwide is expected to increase by an
average of 3.3% a year over the period 2010 to 2030, equalling 43 million. At
the projected rate of growth, international tourist arrivals worldwide are
expected to reach 1.4 billion by 2020 and 1.8 billion by the year 2030. The
Americas indicate the strongest growth in the Tourism industry followed by
Asia, Pacific and the Middle East.
Sri Lanka Tourism Sri Lanka continues to emerge as one of the world’s best
tourist destinations with accolades from various travel guides and travel
magazines including Lonely Planet and National Geographic Traveler. Lonely
Planet named Sri Lanka as its best tourist destination for year 2019 while
National Geographic Traveler featured Sri Lanka in its UK edition
highlighting 21 must-see places. Sri Lanka also topped the best 13 locations
selected by British Airways. With the anticipated increase in inbound tourists;
the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors will experience an exponential
growth and a major demand for human resources at all levels. Some of the
biggest international hotels including Shangri-La Colombo, Hyatt Regency,
Movenpick, Sheraton, Marino Sands Hotel, ITC Hotel, Cinnamon Life and Suncity
Business Hotels are already in Sri Lanka. This expansion in the global and
local tourism industry will provide thousands of employment and migration
opportunities for qualified Tourism and Hospitality management
professionals.
Many top jobs in travel and tourism come from global brands and
international chains. Unlike in the past, these employers demand academic and
professional qualifications. Therefore having a relevant degree from a
globally recognised university is a prerequisite to be employed with
international brands. |