Inbound Consultant | TAFE SA Graduate
I have been in the tourism industry approximately one-and-ahalf years. As part of my Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management degree through TAFE SA, I completed an industry placement with Bunnik Tours.
At the end of my placement, I was lucky enough to be offered a job and have been there ever since. I entered the industry just as the borders opened again, so it was quite surreal seeing the industry rebuild and evolve.
My role is quite diverse; basically I’m a mediator between our clients and our suppliers. My tasks vary from creating tour itineraries, conducting product or target market research, to developing business and marketing plans or accompanying our tour groups.
Every day is different. I feel very privileged to be able to work with passionate suppliers and connect our clients with the unique products or experiences they offer, assisting to create memories that last a lifetime!
Tourism is a broad industry, full of endless opportunities with something for everyone. My advice would be to attend networking and industry events as they are an excellent opportunity to meet industry personnel and increase your product knowledge.
The main reason I chose TAFE SA was their approach to learning included flexibility, small classes and hands on training – these factors appealed to me. I also received credit towards my Bachelor’s degree after completing the Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management at TAFE SA.