‘Think hospitality and tourism’

As thousands of local students deliberate their first round offers from the Central Application Office (CAO), the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) is encouraging young people in Louth to consider a career in tourism as hospitality and tourism businesses seek to recruit over 6,000 entry-level employees each year across all areas.

The IHF has a dedicated website, Get a Life in Tourism, supported by Fáilte Ireland, which offers comprehensive information on the many careers available in the sector and how to get stared.

Niall Quinn, from the Louth branch of the IHF said: ‘ Tourism is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, providing employment in every county in Ireland including Louth. It offers thousands of opportunities for young people interested in pursuing a career in tourism with enormous potential for professional development and advancement.

‘We’re encouraging school leavers especially to explore the many options available, including the hundreds of specialist third-level courses on offer throughout the country for those interested in obtaining a recognised qualification. If you are looking for an exciting challenge, with endless career possibilities then this is the path for you’.