Activity 1

Working hours within the tourism industry can vary a great deal. Some employers require their employees to work night and day shift patterns, while others employ workers on a shift pattern, e.g. 9am to 5pm.

Working in pairs or small groups and using the Internet, choose two of the jobs from the list below and research the different working hours for your chosen jobs. Present your findings to your partner or other group members.

• Pilot
• Cabin crew
• Coach driver
• Travel Agent
• Holiday Rep
• Hotel Manager
• Chef
• Baggage handler
• Hotel cleaner