Tourism Manager Jobs
Tourism manager jobs are open across hotels, resorts, destination marketing organizations, cruise lines, and travel agencies, at every level from coordinator to director, with specializations in destination development, group travel, and visitor experience. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Nature of Work
- Trains and supervises support staff.
- Coordinates, implements, facilitates and manages federal and state grant funding programs under the department.
- Performs final agency review of grants and subagreements, contracts and bid documents relating to the grants.
- Reviews financial and supporting documents; and assists grantees with preparation of grant applications, revisions, amendments and applications for grants.
- May attend or conduct pre-grant management meetings and pre-bid meetings.
- Monitors grantees for compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations; audits financial records for proper expenditures.
- Writes and reviews reports.
- Manages grants and assists grant applicants by making regular contact with grantees and corresponding to provide information and technical assistance.
- Reviews monthly fiscal agreements and progress reports; maintains files.
- Researches and interprets current literature and regulations.
- May prepare grant award documents.
- Helps maintain grant budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and terminology.
- Knowledge of CFR200.
- Knowledge of state and federal grants procedures and reports.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of budgeting and accounting applied to public administration.
- Knowledge of the state procurement and bidding procedures.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
- Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain a favorable working relationship with a wide variety of professional and voluntary groups.
- Ability to learn and retain information pertaining to grant guidelines, procedures, preparation, submittals, record keeping and reporting.
- Ability to review grant applications and applications, financial records, and keep accurate reports.
- Ability to supervise employees, meet deadlines, assign duties and assess performance.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV and works full-time, regular business hours, Monday through Friday. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required.
Minimum Qualifications
Nature of Work
- Trains and supervises support staff.
- Coordinates, implements, facilitates and manages federal and state grant funding programs under the department.
- Performs final agency review of grants and subagreements, contracts and bid documents relating to the grants.
- Reviews financial and supporting documents; and assists grantees with preparation of grant applications, revisions, amendments and applications for grants.
- May attend or conduct pre-grant management meetings and pre-bid meetings.
- Monitors grantees for compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations; audits financial records for proper expenditures.
- Writes and reviews reports.
- Manages grants and assists grant applicants by making regular contact with grantees and corresponding to provide information and technical assistance.
- Reviews monthly fiscal agreements and progress reports; maintains files.
- Researches and interprets current literature and regulations.
- May prepare grant award documents.
- Helps maintain grant budgets.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices and terminology.
- Knowledge of CFR200.
- Knowledge of state and federal grants procedures and reports.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of budgeting and accounting applied to public administration.
- Knowledge of the state procurement and bidding procedures.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
- Ability to interpret and explain laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain a favorable working relationship with a wide variety of professional and voluntary groups.
- Ability to learn and retain information pertaining to grant guidelines, procedures, preparation, submittals, record keeping and reporting.
- Ability to review grant applications and applications, financial records, and keep accurate reports.
- Ability to supervise employees, meet deadlines, assign duties and assess performance.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. This position is located at the Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV and works full-time, regular business hours, Monday through Friday. It has competitive pay and benefits. Remote work is not permitted. Limited travel required.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tourism manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality management, or a closely related field
- Three or more years of experience in tourism operations, travel planning, or destination marketing
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage tour programs, itineraries, or visitor experiences
- Proficiency with property management systems, booking platforms, or CRM tools
- Experience with budget management, revenue forecasting, and vendor contract negotiation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder and partner relations
Tips for Your Tourism Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to destination type
Hotel tourism managers and DMO tourism managers use different vocabulary. Mirror the language in each posting, whether that's 'room nights,' 'visitor spend,' or 'itinerary programming,' so your resume reads as a natural fit for that specific environment.
Quantify guest volume and revenue impact
Hiring managers in this field respond to concrete scale. Lead with the number of annual visitors you managed programs for, group tour revenue you drove, or occupancy lift from campaigns you ran, not just your job duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tourism manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by tourism sector keyword
Search by sub-sector terms like 'ecotourism,' 'heritage tourism,' 'sports tourism,' or 'MICE' alongside your title. Many strong openings use sector-specific language in the posting title rather than the generic 'tourism manager' phrase.
Prepare a scenario answer on crisis management
Interviewers for tourism roles consistently ask how you have handled sudden drops in bookings, weather disruptions, or reputational events. Prepare a specific example with the problem, your decision, and the measurable recovery you led.
Negotiate start date around shoulder season
If you're weighing two offers, factor in when each property's high season begins. Starting before peak season lets you demonstrate your value faster and strengthens your position for the first performance review and any associated raise.
Tourism Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tourism managers?
State of West Virginia, City of Greeley, and City Of Gallatin are hiring the most tourism managers right now, with openings concentrated in Arizona, Colorado, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume tends to track seasonal demand cycles, so the mix of active employers shifts throughout the year.
How many tourism manager jobs are remote?
About 50% of tourism manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in destination marketing, travel product development, and tourism consulting roles. Positions tied to on-site visitor operations, resort management, or group tour execution are almost always in-person.
How do you become a tourism manager?
Start with a degree in hospitality, tourism, or business, then build hands-on experience in front-line roles like tour coordinator, travel agent, or events assistant. Move into supervisory positions that give you budget and vendor responsibility. Professional certifications in tourism or destination management strengthen your candidacy, and experience across multiple tourism segments, such as leisure, corporate, or group travel, makes you competitive for manager-level roles.
Can you get a tourism manager job with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited direct management experience if they have strong operational backgrounds in adjacent roles. Focus on positions at smaller properties, regional tourism boards, or tour operators, where the scope is narrower and mentorship is more accessible. Highlight any project leadership, budget exposure, or coordination work you have done, even informally, and pursue a destination management or travel industry certification to close credential gaps.
What does the tourism manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR covering your background and availability. The second is a deeper conversation with the hiring manager or department head focused on how you have planned programs, handled operational challenges, and managed vendor or partner relationships. Senior roles often add a presentation or case study where you propose a tourism initiative or respond to a hypothetical crisis scenario.
Where can I find and apply to tourism manager jobs?
You can find and apply to tourism manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and sector preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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