Tourism 旅遊

Tourism is one of the major economic activities in Hong Kong, accounting for 5% of our GDP and employing about 270,000 people. According to statistics, the number of visitors to Hong Kong in recent years has reached 55 million, of which the most important visitors are from the mainland and Taiwan. Outbound arrivals also continued to grow, spurring the development of the local tourism industry. There are more than 2,000 tourism establishments in Hong Kong, offering careers such as tour guides, tour escorts and travel consultants.

旅遊業是香港經濟四大行業支柱之一，佔本地生產總值百分之五，就業人數約270,000人。據統計，香港近年入境旅客人次達5,500萬，其中首要的旅客是來自內地和台灣。本地出境旅客亦持續增長，同時刺激本地旅遊行業發展。本港共有超過2,000間旅遊業機構，其中提供的職業包括導遊、領隊和旅遊顧問等。

Generally, people working in Tourism Industry need to be talkative, helpful and responsible. It is suitable for those who love travelling and are into customer service.

一般而言，從事於旅遊業的人需要善於溝通，熱心助人及具責任感。適合喜歡旅遊和服務客人的同學。