Subject Focus: Tourism and reaching your destination
Cheap air flights and the internet mean that the travel and tourism industry is bigger than ever. If you’ve always liked the idea of working in a career that will help people realise their travel or holiday dreams, here’s some interesting information to help get you started. Global top spots The five most visited tourist destinations in the world are France, Spain, the USA, China and Italy. The UK comes sixth and no wonder, considering London’s own fair share of treasures (and that’s not to mention everything else the country has to offer). There are...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...