The advent of low-cost travel and high-speed communication has led to an explosive growth in the tourism and hospitality industry. As countries continue to consolidate into one global village, travel has become not just an attraction but also a necessity. Professional tourism and hospitality managers are needed to create memorable experiences for the tourist or traveler. The Tourism and Hospitality program opens the door to the opportunity-laden fields of travel, tourism, and hospitality. It equips students with the requisites needed to spot trends that could lead to positive breaks in the industry. It develops intuitive skills and original thinking necessary to create quality client experiences.

Job Opportunities Graduates of the Tourism and Hospitality program can start their careers as: Travel agents, tour guides, or tour operations assistants (entry level) in travel and tour firms, progressing up to corporate travel account managers or group managers. Customer service representatives (entry level) in various tourism or hospitality companies, progressing up to client experience managers. Operations assistants (entry level) in hotels and other lodging providers, progressing up to operations managers in diverse functions. Marketing or promotions assistants (entry level) in various tourism and hospitality companies, progressing up to marketing or promotions managers. Eventually, tourism and hospitality graduates may advance up the corporate ladder and take on positions like marketing and sales vice-president, vice-president for operations, chief operations officer, or even chief executive officer of any tourism- or hospitality-related firm. Alternatively, they may consider starting their own entrepreneurial ventures in tourism or hospitality.