Careers In Hospitality And Travel
Careers in hospitality and travel are well-suited to individuals who have a customer service focus, are detail-oriented and have an interest in the hospitality and travel industry. Lodging Managers and others in supervisory roles also need to have management aptitudes such communication, leadership and organizational skills. Successful Travel Agents need to be willing to provide superior personal service while Meeting and Convention Planners need to excel at managing a large number of details with great care.
Higher education programs appropriate for careers in the hospitality and travel industries include hotel management, travel and tourism and hospitality management as well as business degree programs with a focus on hospitality and tourism. Depending upon a person's career goals, an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree may be appropriate.
The jobs below for this career area are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Agents | 77,000 | 0% | 44% | 34% | |
| Meeting And Convention Planners | 52,000 | 16% | 30% | 59% | |
| Lodging Managers | 32,000 | 5% | 35% | 39% |
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