Careers in hospitality and tourism incorporate the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food service, lodging, attractions, and recreational events. It also includes the many branches of the travel related services. Hospitality and Tourism services are located throughout the world. Career Planning for the field of hospitality and tourism should include a solid foundation in math, science, technical and communication skills. Education and training can be obtained in high school, technical, two-year, four-year colleges, apprenticeship programs, and technical colleges.
Sample Careers
Caterer
Chef, Pastry
Chef
Cook
Convention Services Manager
Exhibit Developer
Event Planner Food and Beverage Manager
Front Desk Supervisor
Promoter
Recreation/ Fitness Worker
Resort Manager
Ticket Agent
Tour Guide
Tourism Marketing
Specialist Travel Agent
Wait Staff
GHS Core Courses
American Government
AP Human Geography
AP Psychology
AP Macroeconomics/Microeconomics
AP Precalculus
AP Research
AP Seminar
AP U.S. Government & Politics
Communications
Computer Applications
Geography
Geology
Global Studies
Sociology
Introduction to College Algebra
World Issues
World Language
GHS Experiential Classes
Accounting
Advanced Accounting
Advanced Food & Restaurant Management
AP Business with Personal Finance
Baking Principles
Business & Merchandising
CAPP Entrepreneurship
Career Internship
Desktop Publishing
Digital Video Design
Food Concepts
Graphic Design 1 & 2
Housing & Interior Design
Multicultural Cuisine
Officiating
Personal Finance
Sports & Entertainment Mgmt.
Web Design
Youth Apprenticeship: Hospitality & Tourism