What can I do with a degree in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality?
Fields of Employment
Management Positions
Operations Management
Property Management
Facility Management
Rooms Management
Banquet and Catering Management
Human Resources
Restaurant/Food Service Management including: Operations Management, Food Quality and Food Safety, Menu Design, Production and Service of Food, Cost Control, Human Resources, General Management of Other Related Facilities.
Customer Service
Office Operations
Reservations
Sales
Travel Planning
Guest Relations
Wholesaler
Special Events
Convention and Trade Show Planning and Management
Meeting Planning
Entertainment/Event Planning
Athletic Event Planning
Programs and Activities Planning
Children’s Programming/Planning
Employers
Accommodation: Hotels/Motels, Resorts, Bed and Breakfasts, Timeshares, Caravan Parks and Campgrounds
Amusement Centres and Theme Parks
Conference Centres and Banquet Facilities
Cruise Companies
Entertainment Industry
Federal, State and Local Government: Tourism Offices, Visitor Bureaus, Convention Centres, and National Parks
Food Service Providers: Catering Companies, Schools, Universities, Hospitals and Military
Historical, Cultural, Natural and Educational Attractions
Large Corporations
Leisure organizations: Sporting Clubs, Recreation Centres, Fitness Facilities, and Country Clubs
Reservation Companies
Restaurants, Cafes, Pubs and Fast Food Operators
Special Event and Festival Organizations
Trade and Professional Associations
Tour Operators and Guide Services
Transportation/Travel Industry
Further Information and Strategies
Undertake internships, work experience and vacation work during your studies.
A postgraduate degree is required for advanced research or teaching positions and also leads to greater opportunities for advancement in industry and government.
Join professional associations (e.g. Young Tourism Network) as a student member to gain knowledge about the profession.
