Experience

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  La union provincial information and tourism office

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2021

  Tourism operations assistant

  We develop and promote tourism in order to attract visitors and produce significant economic benefits for province of La Union. Work for local authorities, but also work within other public sector agencies or private companies.Our role is varied and may include many different types of work. Key areas include marketing, visitor management and the development of tourism products, services and facilities. Tourism increasingly focuses on economic development or urban and rural regeneration as well as strategic planning, particularly in local authorities. As well as maintaining visitor services and attractions, we usually involved in strategic planning and development. Liaising with the public and with local and public agencies, as well as behind-the-scenes preparation and planning.Typical activities include:• producing tourist information, including art work, and writing press releases and copy for tourism guides/newsletters;• setting up and attending exhibitions and holiday shows;• organizing special and seasonal events and festivals;• devising and planning tours, and arranging itineraries;• liaising with local operators, the media, designers and printers;• managing staff, budgets and staff training needs;• ordering products and services;• providing funding and business advice support and sending e-newsletters to local businesses;• writing and presenting reports for committees;• giving talks to local parties, community groups and schools, and handling media inquiries.Strategic aspects of the work include:• providing a range of information on local resources and facilities;• supporting the local tourism industry through providing promotional opportunities;• encouraging the creation of a tourism association or similar body;• running training courses to encourage networking and economic growth in the tourism industry. Show less

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  Ac events and productions

  Aug 2011 - now

  Event executive assistant
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  Astg lu

  May 2013 - now

  Dot-accredited regional guide
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  Provincial government of la union

  Apr 2021 - now

  Culture and arts officer