Career Discovery
From hotels to heritage, events to eco-tourism
Tourism careers span visitor experiences, outdoor activity, food and drink, events, digital and marketing, travel and destination development — not just hotels and restaurants. Wherever your interests lie, there's a route in.
- Employed Nationwide
- 260k+
- Annual Revenue
- €9.4B
- Live Vacancies
- 10k+
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Tourism Sectors
The sector spans a rich variety of areas. Select any area to explore careers and opportunities within it.
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Live Events
From the Ryder Cup to St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Business Tourism and Events Management is a multi-million euro industry which ranges from major sporting, social, political and business events, as well as exciting music festivals or intimate weddings.
Events · Festivals · MICE
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Experiences
Ireland is home to some of the world’s best waves for surfing, the most stunning scenery for walking and trekking and some of Europe’s oldest landmarks. Our thousands of tourist attractions and world-famous cultural heritage mean that career options are varied and very exciting.
Heritage · Outdoor · Culture
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Food & Drink
Our world class food and drink industry is central to tourism in Ireland and provides thousands of job opportunities. From cool cafés and food trucks to famous pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants, there is something for everyone – and lots of career potential.
Restaurants · Pubs · Culinary Arts
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Planning and Exploring
The tour guide & travel sector helps tourists get to where they want to go and ensures that they enjoy their destination. This includes helping them plan a trip and getting the most out of their holiday when they arrive.
Tour Ops · Travel · Guiding
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Places to Stay
Tourists in Ireland spend nearly a third of their budget on accommodation and the sector is constantly evolving. From a scenic glamping experience to a 5-star weekend stay in the city centre, the options in Ireland are some of the best in the world, with an incredible workforce that makes it happen.
Hotels · Guesthouses · Resorts
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Attracting Tourists
Tour Agencies and Destination Management companies focus on attracting tourists to Ireland by showcasing the incredible assets our country has. This includes Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland in the public sector, as well as private businesses who create custom-made packages for groups.
Marketing · DMOs · Promotion
Transition Year & Beyond
Work Experience
Find a real tourism placement near you and apply directly to the employer.
183 businesses with placements
Real tourism and hospitality employers ready to host you.
TY · LCA · LCVP · LC · FET
Open to all school programmes and further education routes.
All 32 counties
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What You Can Become
A taste of the roles open to you. Every one links through to full details, salary guidance and entry routes on the Career Explorer.
Day in the Life
Real People, Real Careers
Real professionals across Ireland's tourism sector talk about their roles and their routes in.
Study & Train
Latest Courses
A snapshot of real CAO and PLC courses leading into tourism and hospitality — search the full listings any time.
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Live Jobs
A snapshot of live vacancies in tourism and hospitality right now — browse the full listings any time.
Your Career Journey
Career Progression
A typical path through tourism — from your first role to running the show.
Jobs in demand
See which tourism roles are flagged as high-demand by Ireland's labour market data.
Stay Informed
News & Events
The latest updates, opportunities and events from across Ireland's tourism sector.
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