Careers in Tourism and Events

There are a large number of tourism, event and hospitality courses and internships offered by various tourism providers and the tourism industry recognises the value of offering students traineeship / internship places and work experience.

The tourism, event and hospitality industry is one of the largest industry groups in Australia. It offers training and careers in a wide range of sectors from travel to accommodation, transport, attractions, restaurants and visitor services.

You can study at TAFE, universities and at private colleges. You can also undertake an apprenticeship or an internship and get on the job work experience. A wide variety of courses and programs are offered throughout New South Wales.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in tourism, events or hospitality then some of the following links may be of interest to you:

TAFE NSW

Sydney Institute

Universities

Griffith University

Southern Cross University (Lismore)

University of Technology, Ku-ring-gai

University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury

University of Newcastle

Carrick Institute of Education

Private Colleges

Australian College, Sydney

Billy Blue College, North Sydney

Blue Mountains Hotel School

Bridge Business College, Sydney

Event Management Training Australia

International College of Management

Macleay College, Sydney

Martin College

Tourism Training

Australian Apprenticeships

Young ATEC (Australian Tourism Export Council) Development Program

Internships

Hotel Motel and Accommodation Association of NSW

Australian Federation of Travel Agents

Australian Tourism Export Council

Australian School of Business

Tourism Industry Council (TIC) NSW

Tourism and Transport Forum

Tourism Training Australia – see Tourism Training

Tourism and Hospitality Internships in New South Wales

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