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is a global industry that, for many countries, is a major contributor to the economy

sites and attractions, hospitality, travel trade, public sector, labor sector, mice, media, academe

is the world’s largest leisure travel company, with 87 fleet cruiseships and one of the most divers multinational corporations

strongly preferred by employers over college degrees

is dynamic and exciting because of the prospect of growth and learning opportunities ove a long period of time

employees hired in tourism industry does not necessarily have a degree or certificates in tourism and hospitality management as the industry also needs engr., architect, accountant, lawyer, doctor, nurses, security officer etc.

mode of life that cannot be chosen; rather are constructed it is important to manage transitions and lifelong learning for the active management of career

process of managing work and learning that encompasses the whole life; increases over time through lifelong learning

related to career development

transforms many times; made several times all through one’s career

leads to career maturity that resolves crucial career decision

process that moves in a cyclical order

replaced by employability security

allows the business to identify skills and capabilities, and identify areas where learning and development can be beneficial

platform that allows individual to plan to build a portfolio of work experiences

define job families, clarify skills and knowlegde required for different types of job, provide employees acces to effective career management tools

largest network of HR practioners in PH meet monthly to share best practices, embark and plan on worthy projects

it is vital to nurture and develop one’s career