Occupation · 2026 assessment

Head of outbound tourism

The Head of outbound tourism role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

28%2026
34%2028
41%2030
50%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Collecting metrics and preparing management reports38%
Resource planning and scenario modelling29%
People, conflict and accountability decisions8%
Operating along a predictable route47%
Monitoring vehicle state through telemetry30%
Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditions7%
Bookings, reminders and standard messages41%
Initial diagnosis of a standard request32%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Collecting metrics and preparing management reportsAI 38% · human 81%
  2. 2Resource planning and scenario modellingAI 29% · human 75%
  3. 3People, conflict and accountability decisionsAI 8% · human 86%
  4. 4Operating along a predictable routeAI 47% · human 64%
  5. 5Monitoring vehicle state through telemetryAI 30% · human 80%
  6. 6Decisions in emergency or unpredictable conditionsAI 7% · human 79%
  7. 7Bookings, reminders and standard messagesAI 41% · human 76%
  8. 8Initial diagnosis of a standard requestAI 32% · human 73%

Why technology can change this work

  • AI prepares reports, plans, minutes and management options
  • autopilot gradually takes control in constrained, well-mapped environments
  • booking, communication and routine advice move to digital services
  • robots gradually learn standardized operations
  • AI helps diagnose problems and select solutions

What protects the occupation

  • accountability for people, priorities and conflicting interests
  • operation in bad weather, road works and unpredictable human behavior
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • hands-on work in unpredictable environments
  • personal trust and individual adaptation
  • on-site accountability for outcomes

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$5 550per month
2035$7 500scenario estimate
2026: $5 55020262027: $5 75020272028: $5 95020282029: $6 15020292030: $6 35020302031: $6 55020312032: $6 80020322033: $7 00020332034: $7 25020342035: $7 5002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • goal setting
  • people management
  • resource allocation
  • spatial attention
  • emergency response
  • needs diagnosis

Skills to build

  • AI-enabled team management
  • auditing AI management recommendations
  • remote autonomous-vehicle supervision
  • telemetry work
  • digital diagnostics
  • smart-equipment operation
CurrentHead of outbound tourism · 28%
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Keepgoal setting · people management · resource allocation
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AddAI-enabled team management · auditing AI management recommendations · remote autonomous-vehicle supervision

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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