A world of career opportunities

The Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Hospitality and tourism is one of the world’s largest, most diverse and most dynamic industries. It is vast, offering a broad variety and an enormous number of jobs across the globe. In fact, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, hospitality and tourism employs more than 260 million people worldwide and career prospects in the industry remain strong. Year after year, hospitality and tourism is among the fastest-growing industries in the world.

One of the primary reasons the multibillion-dollar hospitality industry is so popular is the wide range of career opportunities it offers across so many different types of businesses and organizations all around the world:

• Hotels and resorts
• Restaurants and foodservice
• Cruise ships and airlines
• Theme parks and casinos
• Meeting and event planning
• Recreation and sports management
• Tourist destinations and attractions

With its size, strong track record of growth and abundant employment options, it is no wonder the hospitality industry attracts such tremendous interest from a large number of students. And today the industry is more fast-paced and competitive than ever. So for those seeking to begin a career as a hospitality professional, a degree in hospitality management is essential.

This section will give you a brief overview of hospitality management jobs at all levels and an introduction to some of the skills and responsibilities required. While job classifications, scope, responsibilities and level can vary from company to company, the examples in the following pages will give you a general understanding of career development opportunities.

• Internships
• Entry Level Positions
• Middle Management Position
• Executive Level Positions

After reading the overview in this section, you’ll know more about how the hospitality industry works. You’ll have a better sense of which jobs seem right for you. And you’ll probably be even more excited about a future career in hospitality!