A diploma/degree in tourism is one of the best paying careers in Kenya. But a job seeker, you have to work for the best companies to realize the fruits of your efforts. Venas News has identified a list of best companies you should apply for employment when you possess a degree/diploma in tourism related courses.
- Kenya Tourism Board
- Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel
- Kenya Wildlife Service
- Kenya County Governments
- Kenya Airways
- The Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO)
- Maasai Mara Conservancy
- Adventure Safaris
- Utalii College/Hotel
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- National Museums of Kenya
- Ministry of Tourism
- Five Star Hotels (Hilton, Intercontinental, Sankara,Ole Sereni etc)
- Jovago
- Tripadvisor
- Tour Guide Companies
- Colleges/Universities
- NEMA
- National Construction Authority
- African Wildlife Foundation
- World Wildlife Foundation
- Tullow Oil
- CARE
- International Schools
There are also various companies where you can search for opportunities, especially in hospitals and environment related companies.
But I will tell you one thing: nowadays people don’t choose where to work, you accept what is offered. If you possess tourism related courses, be prepared to work in hotels, banks, NGOs,Insurance companies, even in industries.Currently,the rate of unemployment for tourism related professionals is 68 %,meaning you have 34 % chance of being employed after completing your course.
Even as we advise you to seek employment, we also encourage you to be an entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship is the only way you can achieve your ambitions. Start your own tour guide company, hotel or any other related business venture, as long as you earn a living.