Hospitality & Tourism

Welcome to the Hospitality & Tourism Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey and take next steps to pursue career opportunities.

Within this category are the positions that facilitate travel, rest and relaxation.  Lodging, food service, and janitorial staff are some of the jobs to be found here. Large portions of the US economy are tied up in hospitality and tourism and managerial opportunities are in no short order. People who pursue careers in hospitality and tourism can develop strong knowledge in theoretical and applied business methods, interpersonal skills, leadership aptitude, and teamwork strategies.

Occupations within Hospitality & Tourism

Level Up by Being Multi-lingual in Hospitality!

The ability to speak a foreign language can really be an asset in a forward-facing, hospitality industry. We hear more about this in the article “The Best Languages to Learn for Business and the Hospitality Industry”, by Beata Lobertreau, a …

By Aimee Tejeda Lunn
Aimee Tejeda Lunn Employer Relations Manager
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Future Internships

Do you see an internship in your future? If not, why not? An internship can be beneficial in many ways. It can help you decide if the major you have chosen is a good fit for you or not. It …

By Maureen Summit
Maureen Summit Graduate Staff Assistant
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Marketing your diversity in a job search

In the article, How to market your diversity in your job search, Adejoke Adeboyejo highlights these tips to highlight the unique aspects of your professional background –

By Melanie Kiel
Melanie Kiel Career Coach
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First Destination Survey Data

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) offers an excellent tool for planning with their first destination survey results.

“NACE’s First-Destination Survey captures information regarding how new college graduates fare in their careers within six months of graduation. The …

By Harrison Hughes
Harrison Hughes Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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Is Hotels/Resorts a Good Career Path?

Have you ever wondered if working in hotels/resorts is a good career path for you? With a robust hospitality job market and plenty of diverse positions to choose from, a hotel or resort career could be your ideal profession. In …

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