Welcome to the vibrant, dynamic and often unexpected world of the visitor economy.
What future are you destined for?
Discover the multitude of roles and careers available in the visitor economy.
Get ready to explore the wide and wonderful world of tourism, hospitality and the visitor economy.
Forget what you might already know about the industry - there’s a plethora of exciting opportunities and a whole host of unexpected career paths to take.
From chefs to chief executives, technicians to tour guides, no matter how you work or where your interests lie, there’s a role for you here.
The ultimate guide to your future
Roles & Opportunities in the Industry
The visitor economy encompasses a wide range of sub sectors, each playing a crucial role in delivering exceptional experiences to travellers and guests. Here’s just some of the key areas:
Accommodation
With thousands of establishments from the finest luxury hotels to cozy rentals and rural camp sites, the North East’s accommodation sector provides a home away from home for countless visitors. Accommodation providers are the backbone of our industry, delivering a restful night's sleep for millions of travellers every year.
Roles range from receptionists to sales directors, housekeepers to area managers.
Visitor Attractions
Museums, theme parks, historical sites, and natural wonders all fall under the visitor attractions banner. The North East is home to many of the country’s most beloved attractions, all providing compelling reasons for guests to visit the area and creating memories that last a lifetime.
This subsector has a huge range of roles, from landscapers to entertainment producers, curators to attraction engineers.
Events, Festivals & Experiences
This sector brings people together to celebrate and enjoy shared experiences, covering everything from business meetings, to large scale concerts, festivals and nighttime spectaculars.
You could be hitting new heights as a sound & lighting technician, a conference planner, catering manager or a concert producer.
Food & Beverage
The North East’s culinary scene is the cornerstone of our visitor economy. From cutting edge fine dining to innovative street food vendors, the North East offers diverse options from Michelin Star restaurants to tastes from all around the world. Don’t forget the region’s legendary nightlife too!
Careers can range from distiller’s assistant at a whiskey producer to an executive chef in a high-end restaurant.
Travel & Transport
Ensuring visitors reach destinations safely and comfortably is the travel and transport sector’s focus. From our multi-award-winning airport to excellent rail and road connections, the North East is a transport powerhouse.
You could be at the helm of an inter-city high speed train as or ensuring aircraft navigate the North Eastern skies safely as an Air Traffic Controller.
Arts, Culture and Creative
The arts and creative industries work hand in hand with the visitor economy to bring joy, excitement and heart-pounding experiences to every visitor.
From show stopping West End spectaculars to world-class music concerts, blockbuster filming and incredible contemporary art in our iconic galleries and museums.
Roles can range from box office and ticketing managers to sound designers and set builders.
