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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

tourist information officer

Tourist information officers provide information and advice to travellers about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.

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Description

Tourist information officers provide information and advice to travellers about local attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

local area tourism industry geographical areas relevant to tourism

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ecotourism self-service technologies in tourism virtual reality augmented reality

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

quote prices maintain customer records produce content for tourism brochures demonstrate intercultural competences in hospitality services build a network of suppliers in tourism collect tourist information coordinate efforts of stakeholders for destination promotion identify customer's needs process reservations process booking maintain customer service communicate with customers provide directions to guests apply foreign languages in tourism handle personal identifiable information comply with food safety and hygiene provide tourism related information develop tourist information materials distribute local information materials assist visitors respond to customers' inquiries devise special promotions

OPTIONALOptional competences

educate on sustainable tourism sell tickets support local tourism support community-based tourism perform services in a flexible manner apply social media marketing sell souvenirs ensure client orientation promote virtual reality travelling experiences use e-tourism platforms manage visitor flows in natural protected areas integrate content into output media manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage process payments work in a hospitality team improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality engage local communities in the management of natural protected areas organise cultural events build business relationships

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

47 total

24 essential · 23 optional

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

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