§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

tourist animator

Tourist animators develop and organise entertainment activities for guests of a hospitality establishment.

Description

Tourist animators develop and organise entertainment activities for guests of a hospitality establishment. They set up and coordinate activities to entertain customers.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

recreation activities

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ecotourism virtual reality augmented reality water skiing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

support local tourism support community-based tourism demonstrate intercultural competences in hospitality services manage health and safety standards identify customer's needs entertain guests interactively inform customers of activity changes develop entertainment programmes manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage comply with food safety and hygiene ensure cross-department cooperation provide tourism related information engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas assist clients with special needs build business relationships keep up to date on local events

OPTIONALOptional competences

implement marketing strategies educate on sustainable tourism implement sales strategies evaluate events handle customer complaints handle financial transactions greet guests promote virtual reality travelling experiences use e-tourism platforms maintain customer service improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality distribute local information materials

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)