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Growing tendency to diversify in
order to generate cash flow year-round instead of only seasonal.
Over 500 programs devoted to tourism
in Canadian colleges and universities.
Both small-business and large international
corporations.
Major growth industry in the world.
Adventure travel sector - most of
these businesses are young and small but growing steadily.
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More employment opportunities year
round.
Job openings particularly for cooks,
chefs, and food and beverage servers.
Upward movement within the industry
can be rapid.
Large number of supervisory and management
positions available - 75,000 over the next decade.
Tourism-related employment increase
of 275,000 over next decade.
Business opportunities for those
who wish to serve the tourism industry itself - research, advertising,
education, planning, and information management and distribution.
Training available for national standards
certification for cross-Canada mobility.
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