Hospitality

Tourism

The leisure industry

Sport

The events industry

Growth areas

• Cultural tourism: a significant growth area worldwide, which has had an estimated value to the Irish economy of over €5 billion annually.
• Festivals and cultural events initiative: aims to spread events around the country and invest in attractive and sustainable events to enhance local and regional tourism.
• Food tourism.
• Sustainable/eco tourism (also called agri, agro and rural tourism): a real global growth area.
• Adventure tourism.
• Short city breaks: Ireland as a city break destination.
• Car touring: seen by many tourists as a cheaper way to holiday.
• Sports tourism: involves a focus on bringing major sporting events to Ireland, particularly those which showcase Ireland as a tourism destination. Piggy-backing on events such as the Olympic Games in London 2012 can also be lucrative. Recent reports have suggested that tourism in the Republic and Northern Ireland could benefit to the tune of €58m and €12m respectively from the 2012 games.
• Leisure pursuits/amenities: walking, hill walking, cruising, angling, golf, cycling, equestrian.
• Spa and wellness/well-being activities.
• New and developing markets such as China and India: knowledge of these markets (eg a desire to travel in groups) and the offering of suitable products is vital. Language skills can be vital for building these ‘tourism’ relationships.
• English language learning.
• Business/corporate tourism: offers real growth potential through marketing Ireland as a conference/business and incentive travel destination. The success of the newly opened Convention Centre Dublin is an example of this. The potential benefit to other sections of the tourism industry is also great, eg accommodation providers, leisure pursuits/amenities, food and drink sector.
• E-tourism: potential opportunities for those who want to innovate in and work on online marketing/sales and information management.
• Rapidly aging populations: this will mean a need for a far more expansive range of products and services aimed at this demographic group, eg cruises.

Time to innovate

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If you are wondering how to become a bookmaker, below are tips and advice on training for and beginning careers in this field, as well as sport and leisure job prospects in the UK.
The Job Description
Bookmakers can work 'on course' or 'off course'. Off-course bookmakers, also called betting shop managers, run licensed betting offices. On-course bookmakers, or turf accountants, work in betting shops on location - usually at horse or dog racing tracks.
As a bookmaker, you would manage and coordinate all gambling activities. This may include:
developing a team of cashiers
taking money, placing bets and paying out winnings during busy periods
recruiting and training new staff
dealing with complaints
setting sales targets
balancing accounts at the end of the day.
Person Specification
The key personal attributes of good bookmakers include:
good communication, negotiation and customer service skills
the ability to manage a team of staff
the ability to understand betting regulations
an awareness of security issues
the ability to make calculations quickly
time management skills
good organisational skills
basic keyboard and computer skills
honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
some knowledge of sporting events.
How to become a bookmaker
You can begin working in this field either by starting out as a cashier and working your way up (see Betting Shop Cashier profile), or by applying to a bookmaker for a position as a trainee manager. You may also be able to apply directly for a management position if, for example, you have previous experience as a customer service manager.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements to start work as a trainee manager, however, many employers will prefer you to have GCSEs (A-C) including English and maths. Some off-course bookmakers may want you to have qualifications such as a BTEC HND or degree. Subjects with a strong business or maths element would be most useful (check with colleges or universities for entry requirements).
When you apply for a job as a bookmaker, many employers will ask you to sit a basic maths test to show that you can deal with percentages and calculate odds and payments. Extra maths tuition is sometimes provided by an employer.
You may have an advantage when looking for work if you also have previous experience of customer service, supervising colleagues and handling money.
By law you need to be at least age 18 to work in a betting office.
Training and Development
Once you start work with a betting shop, you will usually receive on-the-job training from your employer. This may include spending some time as a cashier (if you have no previous betting shop experience), then gradually taking on the duties of a deputy or assistant manager before going on to manage the shop independently.
If you work for a large employer you may also spend time at a central training centre with other trainee managers. You will usually be trained in areas such as:
calculating bets
betting and gambling laws
marketing the shop
betting shop administration
product knowledge
customer service
managing and developing staff
company policies.
You may also have the opportunity to work towards NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Customer Service. Once you are fully trained and working as a manager, you could work towards an NVQ Level 4 in Management.
The Pay (a rough guide)
Starting salaries for trainee or assistant managers can be between £13,500 and £15,500 a year.
Managers can earn around £20,000.
Job Prospects
You would find job opportunities at one of the many race courses with on-site betting, or within one of more than 8,000 betting shops spread across the country.
You may find greater opportunities for promotion within larger betting shop chains, managing shops with a greater turnover or having responsibility for all the shops in a region or district.

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If you are wondering how to become a fitness instructor, below are tips and advice on training for and beginning careers in this field, as well as sport and leisure job prospects in the UK.
The Job Description
As a fitness instructor you would help people to improve their health and fitness by leading and organising group and individual exercise programmes. You would either instruct a range of activities or specialise in a particular area such as keep fit, aquacise (exercise in water), weight training, yoga or Pilates.
Your work could include:
carrying out fitness assessments, consultations and inductions with new clients
demonstrating routines for clients to follow
showing clients how to use exercise machines and free weights properly
supervising clients to make sure that they are exercising safely and effectively
leading group exercise classes such as circuit training, aerobics or spinning
designing personal exercise programmes.
You may also give advice on healthy eating and lifestyle. In smaller clubs you may carry out routine duties, such as reception, health and safety checks and pool operations.
You could work with specialist groups of people, such as older adults, children, people with disabilities or clients referred by doctors.
Person Specification
The key personal attributes of good fitness trainers include:
good communication skills
an outgoing and approachable personality
diplomacy and tact
the ability to motivate and enthuse people from a wide range of backgrounds
a responsible attitude to health and safety
knowledge of nutrition and healthy diet.
How to become a fitness instructor
To qualify as a fitness instructor you could either complete a nationally-recognised qualification or start as an assistant instructor and complete work-based qualifications.
Nationally-recognised qualifications
The following two qualifications are approved by the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) and are the preferred industry standard:
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing awarded by City & Guilds, Active IQ, VTCT and CYQ
OCR Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness.
With both qualifications you can choose to focus on gym, group exercises or water-based exercise. Both qualifications will allow you to gain level 2 entry on the REPs, (also known as the 'Exercise Register'), which will show employers that you are competent and qualified to do your job.
Before you can work you will also need public liability insurance and a first aid certificate, which includes a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate. You might need lifeguard qualifications for some jobs (see the Lifeguard profile for more details).
If you intend to work with children or other vulnerable groups you will need a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) clearance.
Work-based qualifications
You may be able to start as an assistant instructor and complete qualifications whilst working under the supervision of a qualified instructor. As an assistant fitness instructor you could work towards NVQ Level 2 in Instructing Exercise and Fitness, which is awarded by City & Guilds, CYQ, Active IQ and Edexcel.
When you have completed the NVQ you would be eligible for level 2 entry on the REPS.
You may be able to get into this job through an Apprenticeship scheme. The range of Apprenticeships available in your area will depend on the local jobs market and the types of skills employers need from their workers.
Training and Development
Once you have a level 2 qualification you can go on to qualify as a Level 3 Advanced Instructor by completing one of the following qualifications:
Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym or Group Exercise) awarded by CYP and Active IQ
Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Fitness Instructing (Gym) awarded by OCR, City & Guilds and VTCT
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training awarded by CYP and Active IQ
an industry recognised award offered by some employers and universities – see the REPs website for details
NVQ Level 3 in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise awarded by OCR, City & Guilds, CYP and Active IQ.
When you have completed the main qualification you can join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) at level 3. You can also do further units in working with children, older people, pre- and post-natal, people with disabilities and GP referrals.
The new Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor qualification is available from the end of 2007. This will include units on designing and adapting physical activity programmes for the following areas:
coronary heart disease
mental health
obesity
diabetes
frail older adults/falls prevention
after-stroke care
back pain.
You would need to be qualified and experienced as an advanced instructor before beginning the level 4 qualification.
The Pay (a rough guide)
Starting salaries can be around £10,000 to £12,000 a year.
This can rise to from around £14,000 to over £20,000.
Freelance instructors can earn £10 to £20 an hour.
Job Prospects
There has been growth in the number of leisure facilities in recent years, leading to an increased demand for instructors. However, competition for jobs is still strong.

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If you are wondering how to become a sport scientist, below are tips and advice on training for and beginning careers in this field, as well as science, sports and leisure job prospects for the UK.
The Job Description
A sport and exercise scientist helps his or her clients in improving sporting performance and overall health by using scientific knowledge from areas including as biomechanics, physiology and psychology.
The goal of sports science is to support sports clubs and athletes. Exercise science looks at preventing illness, improving health and assisting recovery through physical activity.
The roles of exercise and sport scientists could involve the following:
- work alongside colleagues like sport coaches and therapists to monitor athletes and teams, helping to improve their performance
- work with doctors, assisting people to improve health through exercise
- work with hospitals or care trusts on cardiac rehabilitation, health promotion and research projects
- making contributions to development and manufacture of sport related equipment.
Person Specification
The key personal attributes of good sports scientists include:
- an interest in sport
- strengths in analysis and organisation
- interest in the application of science
- excellent communication abilities
- good teamwork skills.
How to become a sport scientist
You would usually require a degree, generally in sport / exercise science or you could have a degree in another relevant subject like physiology, PE or psychology, as well as subsequent postgraduate study.
BASES - the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences - publishes details of courses as well as advice on how to chosse one.
Following a degree, career prospects could be improved with practical work experience within roles such as fitness instructor, lifeguard or sports coach.
Training and Development
A qualified sports scientist can join BASES and by presenting evidence of work, gain accreditation recognised across the UK. This may be beneficial when job hunting.
BASES members can participate in workshops and conferences programmes to keep abreast of industry developments.
Further study could be a good idea to gain expertise in a niche such as cardiology or health promotion.
The Pay (a rough guide)
A qualified sports scientist can earn anywhere between £20k and £40k per annum.
An experienced sports scientist involed in high level competitive sport could earn £60k+.
Job Prospects
Sports science has gained importance as the health benefits of exercise have become more widely recognised. Most athletes now see sports science as integral to effective training, but gaining a job in this field is still highly competitive.
You may be able to find an opportunity with a university, sporting organisation or public / private sector enterprise. Many industry professionals are self-employed and work as consultants.

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Want to know how to talk to random strangers? Then this article is for you. I'll share with you 3 simple steps to easily start a conversation with someone you've never met before.

Barring liquid courage (which gets you into trouble more often than not), find out what other options you have so can learn to talk to random strangers right now.

Step 1: Excel In The Art Of Conversation.

The first thing you need to do is work on your conversation skills. Can you hold up a decent dialogue with your friends and family? If you can't even do that, then you need a little more practice before you even try initiating a conversation with a complete stranger.

Be comfortable voicing out your thoughts and expressing yourself. Learn to relax as well, so you won't accidentally blurt out something inappropriate in panic.

Once you've gotten used to talking to the people you already know, that's when you go out and explore the various ways to talk to random strangers.

Step 2: Start Small.

If your target is that beautiful regular over at your local bar, I suggest you practice with the small fry first. Try making small talk with sales attendants as you shop. If it's a slow day at your favorite coffee shop, maybe you can initiate small talk with the barista.

If you don't feel ready to initiate whole conversations, you can also try simply smiling and greeting the people whom you see everyday.

The building personnel, your landlord, the local librarian and other people you meet make for good training. They'll help you build your confidence, as well as train you into making it a habit.

Step 3: Be Open And Friendly.

Learning how to talk to random strangers is not always easy, considering how suspicious people can be. That's something you can't control. What you can control though, is the way you approach them.

Be respectful of personal space and don't try to engage strangers in a serious conversation. Keep things light and friendly.

If you're a beginner, I suggest that you limit the conversation to only a few minutes. If the person does not show signs of wanting to talk any longer, then end the conversation on a light note and go off to do your own thing.

Learning how to talk to random strangers is very admirable. And though the path to success is not always easy, keep in mind that worthy goals are hardly ever without some sort of challenge.

by: Michael Lee

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Every insurance company would dig enough to be sure that you are not going to die before they can get enough money to cover your policy value. That is why the smokers are charged with higher premium costs as insurance companies are well aware that smoking affects human's life expectancy and can be a cause of a person developing any one of the fatal illnesses in future. Thus even if you are not a chain smoker or smoke cigarette occasionally, you will be charged more for your life insurance cover.

The insurance companies classify even smokers differently placing their policies in categories like heavy or moderate smokers depending on how much they smoke. People, who are classified as moderate smokers, often have lower premiums than people who smoke heavily. The insurance company decides if they classify based on amount you smoke, or just that you smoke at all. One company may consider you as a heavy smoker and the other may take you as a moderate smoker and give you lower rates.

There are more categories of classifications like if you are a smoker, and otherwise healthy, you will most likely fall into the "preferred category". Or if you have recently quit smoking, you may fall into the non-smokers' category. This all depends on the insurance company and what their framed rules are. Some companies offer smokers graduated premium scales, with rates that go down gradually. The longer a person remains free of tobacco, the chances are that you will reach non-smoking status within one year.

Since the rates are always higher for smokers than that of non-smoker rates, it is important to get the lowest rate insurance with the best life coverage. Shopping around for the best policy and looking at different companies, and the rates they offer, is the best way to find one that is right for you. Even if you are a smoker, you can get a good online insurance quote; it is just a matter of looking in the right insurance company.

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