| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 15/05/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 60 |
| Copyright: Other |
JOB FOCUS:
Sanjay Thudasama, marketing officer, Hong Kong Tourist AssociationFirst travel job: Sanjay’s father, a veteran of the travel industry with 45 years experience, encouraged his son to enter the industry. Sanjay joined the HKTA in 1980 on a Youth Training Scheme. After the year-long scheme, the association offered him a permanent job.
Advice for people wishing to develop a career in travel: “I would highly recommend that people in the industry travel more. Travelling allows consultants to learn more about a destination. Once travel agents have seen a place they can sell it so much better and can encourage clients through first-hand experience.”