Front of House - FTH Skills Council

Why work in Tourism or Hospitality?A job you can beproud ofSouth Australian Hotels, Clubs, Pubs, Cafes,Caravan Parks and Tourist Attractions have wonnational awards for excellence in the way theyconduct their business - and they all make a hugecontribution to South Australia’s economy.TourismIn 2007 5.8 million visitors stayed 26.3 million nightsin SA and generated $4.2 billion expenditure acrossour state. The tourism industry sustains almost 4%of all SA jobs and employees many thousandsof people, equivalent to 28,000 full time jobs.EventsSA, ‘the Festival State’, is internationally recognisedfor its success in hosting major events, such asTour Down Under; Clipsal; WOMADelaide; AdelaideFestival of Arts; Adelaide Cup; Adelaide Fringe;Writers week; etc.Hotels, Pubs and ClubsThere are 630 Hotels in SA, employing 24000people and serving 28 million meals a year (apartfrom 80 million litres of beer and 12 million litres ofwine). 350000 people are members of more than1200 Licensed Clubs in the State that produce anannual turnover of $214 million and spend morethan $47 million on wages to more than 2500people (another 1750 people are employed indirectlyand there are many thousands of volunteers).Restaurants and CafesThere are 1027 Licensed Restaurants and Cafesin SA and an unknown number of unlicensed foodservice operations employing more than 15,000people and turning over more than $500 million.AccommodationSA offers more than 13000 rooms to visitors inHotels, Motels and Serviced Apartments andthere are more than 140 large Caravan Parksoffering more than 20000 sites or cabins. TheState is also renowned for a full range of alternativeaccommodation in Bed & Breakfasts; Farmstays;Vineyard; Cottages & Cabins; Backpackers &Hostels; Houseboats and Resorts.In shortThe Tourism & Hospitality industry is really importantto South Australia! However, the industry does morethan generate jobs and expenditure - it showcasesto the world the States fine wine; fresh qualityfood; excellent accommodation, and national andinternational events. You’ll feel proud to say youwork in the South Australian Tourism and Hospitalityindustry.Great trainingopportunitiesThe Tourism & Hospitality industry is jam-packedwith training opportunities - from short coursesthat can take just a few hours to complete; toTraineeships; and all the way up to a three yearBachelor Degree. Throughout most training optionsyou can earn while you learn - and the qualificationsyou attain will be nationally recognised - andinternationally in many instances!South Australian hospitality Industry11