The Naked CEO's guide to the travel industry

The Naked CEO’s guide to the travel industry

The big travel companiesFlight Centre, Virgin Australia,Lonely Planet, Air New Zealand, Contiki, Qantas

Some of the skills you might need:Be a good communicator, organisation, have good general knowledge, great computer skills, attention to detail, be a good listener.

What could you be working on?Accountancy and finance, business development, travel consultancy, marketing, business development, conference or event planning

How can you get your foot in the door?Do a traineeship, get an internship or work experience opportunity, Join a travel industry association, network, network, network!, find a specialist recruiter

What would you expect to be paid?From your first year in the job to becoming a manager, what would you expect to be paid in the travel industry?

There are so many opportunities in different fields across the travel industry, so there is every chance someone could start in one field and have exposure to a variety of career paths in a very short timeframe – says Tanya Riley, Manager corporate finance support at Virgin Australia.