Students have already signed up for the second Youth Tourism Day.

Last year 400 teenagers were bussed around the Island in a bid to entice them into considering a career in tourism — one of Bermuda’s main economic pillars.

This year students will again be offered the chance to swap classrooms for an afternoon of fun on May 25. Some will get to peak inside pent houses, while others will meet top chefs and others will visit Dolphin Quest.

Fourteen-year-old Alyssa Rose, from Bermuda High School, participated last year and said she can’t wait to sign up again this year.

She said: “I had a great time and got to learn more about tourism. It’s something I think I want to be involved in because it’s about welcoming people to Island and being friendly which are things I already like to do.

“Bermuda is great and a job in tourism allows you to show that to other people. I had no idea there were so many options before I went to the events last year. And I got to meet loads of new people from different schools who I still speak to today.

“Most of my year group want to go this year because last year was so much fun and they have heard about it. Everyone is already bringing in their registration forms.”

Alex Froncioni, who works for Select Sites the company running the event, said there are four options for students. Each “track” will highlight different aspects of the diverse world of tourism.

The “Biz Track” allows people to meet with managers at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, visit Global House and learn about what the Department of Tourism does to attract new business to the Island.

The “Beds, Boats and Bites” groups will get to meet chefs, learn how to become a ferry pilot and run the hotels.

The Activity Central” groups will learn about entertaining tourists once they arrive on the Island. They will check out the jet ski companies, other attractions around the Island and speak to the people who spend their days with visitors.

And the final option is the “Culture Shock” group where students will learn the importance of cultural tourism. They will meet the town crier in St. George’s and go on board on of the Hawkins Island boat cruises.

Ms Foncioni said: “I think it’s important for people to realise the variety of jobs available in tourism. So often students only hear about international business as a way to succeed in Bermuda.

“But National Youth Tourism Day is also about fun and celebrating the Island. Many of the students get to do things they would never have the opportunity to do otherwise.

“We’re hoping to have as many kids as we had last year because it is just an amazing event and everyone has such a great time.”

Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, who is also Minister of Tourism, will also speak to teens about the dynamic opportunities in the tourism industry.

Registration forms will be delivered to all of the Islands schools.