Cover feature///Tourism
Nevaeh E. Dizon
Remedio R. Pangelinan
Position: Sales associate, DNA Evo
Position: Sales lead, JP Superstore
Length of time in position: “Almost two years.”
Length of time in position: “I’ve worked here for about five years as a sales associate, and I’ve been a sales lead for about seven or eight months.”
Time in tourism industry: “This is my first job in the industry.” How she contributes to the tourism industry: “Just helping people in general, understanding their culture and language. My goal is making their vacation easier.” What tourism means: “It’s basically interacting with people and getting to know them regardless of cultural barriers.” Languages spoken: “I know some Japanese. I know a little bit of Russian, but after two years here I’m starting to understand more and more of what they’re saying, which is pretty cool. I know some Korean and Chinese too.”
Time in tourism industry: “About as long as I’ve worked here.” How she contributes to the tourism industry: “I like helping people and dealing with customers of different nationalities and cultures.” What tourism means: “Tourism is about making people feel welcome and people sharing their cultures with each other.” Languages spoken: “I’m pretty ok at Japanese. I understand a little Korean and Chinese. As far as Russian, I just know the basics.”
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