Tourism Manager Job Vacancy in a Leading Hospitality, Tourism and Service Organization in Abeokuta

A presidential centre and leading hospitality, tourism and service organization in Abeokuta made up
of  2 new museums, a mini wild life park, a youth centre, a family amusement and entertinament centre and a banquet centre.

Job Title: Tourism Manager
Job description

    Produce  tourism strategies and implementation plans for each of the strategies, to develop and promote tourism in the centre;
    Manage the tourism unit and budgets, supervise tourism assistants and tour guides; plan and conduct training for unit staff members;
    Carry out market research, write business plans, develop tourist development initiatives/campaigns with the aim of generating and increasing revenue;
    Develop tourism products, services and facilities to attract visitors; prepare tourist and visitor information booklets, guides, newsletters, brochures etc; provide  a range of information about the tourist attractions at the office complex;
    Plan tours and arrange itineraries for tourists and visitors; participate in ordering products and services as well as gift items for visitors;
    Organize special and seasonal events and festivals
    Assist to develop e-tourism platforms, including websites , build and maintain database of tourism contacts;
    Establish and maintain a tourism information centre;
    Prepare and submit variety of status reports on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Desired Skills and Experience

1. First degree in English, additional qualifications in travel,
leisure, business studies, marketing or business management.

2. Minimum of ten years relevant experience in tourism or related
fields, preferably gained in an international or tourist organization in Africa;

3. Knowledge of how to develop information products and materials such
as brochures, newsletters, guides etc;

4. Ability and experience on how to develop and implement a marketing
strategy;

5. Able to take responsibility and demonstrate high level of integrity
in working with all stakeholders;

6. Ability to build effective working relationships both within and
outside the organization;

7. Target-driven, initiative-taking and entrepreneurial skills, self
motivated and result oriented;

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Very good
presentation skills;

9. Strong networking, inter personal and organizational skills;

10. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; must understand
internet communication strategies.

How to Apply

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