Hospitality, leisure and tourism are extremely important to London. The city welcomes some 25 million visitors a year, over half of which come from overseas. One in four people working in London are employed in these industries and only financial services contribute more to the city's economy.

It is a diverse sector including everything from visitor attractions to hotels, restaurants and bars. There are many different careers to consider, all of them offering different experiences and challenges.

London is a very popular tourist destination. Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy what the city has to offer.

This includes over 12,000 restaurants and cafes and over 5,000 pubs and bars. There are many opportunities for careers preparing and serving customers, managing staff and choosing which menus and drinks to offer.

One of the appeals of London is the variety of different things to see and visit. London's museums are world famous; the British Museum alone had 5.6 million admissions last year.

While there are many other historical destinations, like the 900 year old Tower of London, what makes London especially attractive at the moment is the excitement of a dynamic city that is very much driven by the young. London has diverse and unique nightclubs and music venues with many different areas of the city to go out in, depending what you're after.

Also some of the most popular visitor attractions are new, like the Tate Modern art gallery or the London Eye. These and other attractions rely on their staff to welcome tourists and help make their stay enjoyable.

As a major international business centre and global transport hub, London is regularly chosen as a location for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, trade fairs and events. There are many facilities available in the city including hotels, conference centres and events locations, but one of the most important factors is people. For business travellers friendly, welcoming and professional staff, willing to go the extra distance to meet their needs, makes all the difference.