Hospitality and Tourism

Are you interested in travel, food, restaurants, breweries and taprooms?

Do you like the outdoors and want to provide experiences for people to explore hiking, camping and other experiences in the natural world?

Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment which can put you in contact with people from all over the world?

Careers in hospitality and tourism range from enormous hotel chains like Hyatt and Marriot to neighborhood coffee shops and cruise ships. Workers in this industry have the ability to explore many different skills sets from arranging eco-tourism in Ecuador to planning weddings in San Diego. Knowing how to work with diverse communities, being able to work in a hands-on industry, and being ready to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment are essential skills for people in the hospitality industry industry.

Career Examples:

Restaurants and food/beverage services; Lodging; Travel and tourism; Event planning and management; Recreation, amusements and attractions.