History
The United States is viewed by many (thanks to American film and television exports) as a land of wealth, excitement, and glamour—in short, a dream destination. Many cities and attractions have built a reputation as travel musts, among them Las Vegas; Hollywood; New York City; Chicago; Washington, DC; Disneyland; and Disney World. So many people travel to these cities that a tourism subspecialty was born—inbound tour guides. Tour guides may escort visitors through sites such as the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas; Alcatraz prison in San Francisco; or Ernest Hemingway's home in Key West, Florida. Inbound tour guides lead tours for foreign visitors as well as Americans who are on vacation.
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- Adventure Travel Specialists
- Amusement Park Workers
- Bicycle Mechanics
- Campaign Workers
- Caterers
- Cruise Ship Workers
- Event Planners
- Exhibit Designers
- Farmers' Market Managers/Promoters
- Flight Attendants
- Fund-Raisers
- Gaming Occupations
- Hosts/Hostesses
- Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors
- Museum Attendants
- Museum Directors and Curators
- Music Venue Owners and Managers
- National Park Service Employees
- Park Rangers
- Parking Attendants
- Pilots
- Recreation Workers
- Reservation and Ticket Agents
- Resort Workers
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Ship's Captains
- Ski Resort Workers
- Spa Attendants
- Spa Managers
- Space Tourism Managers
- Sports Facility Managers
- Sports Instructors and Coaches
- Stadium Ushers and Vendors
- Strength and Conditioning Coaches
- Swimming Pool Designers
- Tour Guides
- Travel Agents
- Wedding and Party Consultants
- Yoga and Pilates Instructors
- Zoo and Aquarium Curators and Directors