When Everyone Else Is on Holiday, You’re Working Harder Than Ever
Every summer, social media fills with photographs of family holidays, weekend escapes and long evenings spent outdoors. For many people, it’s a season associated with slowing down, taking annual leave and creating memories with the people they love. But that isn’t everyone’s experience. For those working in tourism and hospitality, summer often looks very different. While others are switching off, this is the busiest, most demanding time of the year. Hotels are full, attractions are at capacity, transport schedules are under pressure and tours run back-to-back. Every day brings new challenges, and behind every seamless holiday is a team of people working hard to make it happen. Having experienced summer from two different roles within the travel industry, I’ve come to appreciate just how much happens behind the scenes. Last summer, I worked as a tour guide during Edinburgh’s busiest season. This year, I’ve been working part time in operations for a tour company. Although the roles are ...