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Employees in tourism

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Get ahead in your tourism job with the support of the EU

Explore cross-border mobility programmes to gain more professional experience and hone your skills. If you are on a temporary contract, discover attractive long-term prospects with the EU, unlocking your next fulfilling career step.

A photograph of Lukas Freitag, the sustainability and marketing manager of FairAway Travel

Going on a holiday trip should be the greatest time of the year. I want to contribute to making this time memorable. We work on sustainable solutions for the tourism sector so that tourists as well as my kids have a future worth living.

Lukas Freitag, Sustainability and Marketing Manager, FairAway Travel.

Rights at work

Workers in the EU are entitled to fundamental rights, including those related to health and safety in the workplace, along with equal opportunities for all genders and protection against discrimination.

Additionally, labour laws cover important aspects for tourism workers like

EURES

Managed by the European Labour Authority, this portal offers a wealth of information and guidance on living and working conditions and labour market information in Europe.

It also has a wide range of articles with top tips, from handling stress at work to negotiating your pay rise and more.

Tourism Skills Lab Toolkit

Designed by the EU-funded Next Tourism Generation Alliance, this toolkit allows you to discover what skills will be needed in your job in the future, how your current qualifications compare to demand, and how to improve them.

Download this brochure on your rights. And learn earn more about what the EU can do for other tourism actors below.