DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism Hospitality management and Tourism is the study of the hospitality industry. Hospitality Management and Tourism prepares students for careers in the hospitality industry. Students also receive training in the functions, objectives, and techniques of management. Graduates of the program are prepared for managerial posi­tions in hotels, restaurants, noncommercial food systems, and tourism-related businesses, as well as positions as purchasing agents, restaurant and hotel equipment specialists, event planners, and other hospitality-related careers. Hospitality management covers hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, amusement parks, destination marketing organizations, convention centers, and country clubs. Scope in Hospitality Management and Tourism One can have a bright future in hospitality management service it gives you a handsome money package and also it will brings you more placements than any other, Managers in the hospitality industry are trained in business, human resources and customer service. There are required to coordinate staff members and give guests an excellent experience. A degree in hospitality management prepares students for managing positions in the hospitality industry like hotel general management and restaurant management. Skills needed in Hospitality Management and Tourism Analyze, Synthesize & Interpret Information Interpersonal Communication (oral & written) Interact well with Diverse Cultures/ Groups Knowledge of Community Resources Research and Planning Critical Thinking Ability to Understand & Improve Human Relationships Resolve Conflicts/ Counseling Insightful Work Well Under Pressure Career Options and Job Opportunities under Hospitality Management and Tourism Catering Manager College Housing & Food Service Manager Conference and Event Manager Consultant Convention Service Director Event Planner Executive Housekeeper Travel Agent Lodging Manager Concierge Facilities Manager Food and Beverage Manager Food Equipment Specialist Food Production Manager Food Services Supervisor Food/Restaurant Critic Front Office Manager Golf/Country Club Manager Hotel Supplier Hotel/Convention Salesperson Hotel/Motel Manager Industrial Caterer Marketing/Sales Manager (Hospitality) Menu Design Consultant Menu Planner Public Relations (Hospitality) Restaurant Manager