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The tourism and hospitality sector is one of the world's largest industries, employing several millions people and generating more than 10 percent of global GDP. Tourism is a highly varied sector that includes tour operators, accommodation providers, transport, caterers,leisure activities and entertainment.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, travel and tourism accounts for 8% of the world's jobs and has the highest potential for growth of any industry.  International travel alone accounts for more than 800 million tourists annually.  The economic, social and environmental impact of tourism is significant and vital to creating sustainable jobs and quality of life.
As a vast, dynamic and growing industry, hospitality and tourism provides tremendous opportunity for ambitious students who enjoy working with people.  The hospitality and tourism industry operates in a highly competitive environment.  It is important that those seeking careers as successful professionals develop a strong business foundation and customer service skills.  Graduates of hospitality and tourism management programs are well rounded with a combination of business and life skills that are in high demand with employers.

While hospitality and tourism has traditionally been an industry that emphasized hands-on experience, the competitive nature of the business now requires a combination of experience and higher education to build a successful management career.  To meet the needs of the industry, hospitality and tourism programs offered by colleges and universities have grown rapidly around the world.  Today programs are offered by a variety of vocational schools, community colleges and both public and private universities.  Options range from short-term skills-oriented certificates to post-graduate degree programs.
More students from around the world are enrolled in colleges and universities and other institution of higher education  for the  hospitality and tourism programs  which offer a variety of specialized certificate and associates, and other undergraduate and graduate levels. 
The hospitality and tourism industry offers abundant opportunity for students seeking careers in a dynamic, international industry.  If you possess strong communication skills and a desire to provide excellent service to others this fast-paced industry may be for you.

Hospitality and tourism represents a broad range of career opportunities in industries that include:
  • hotels and resorts
  • restaurants and commercial food service
  • meeting and event planning
  • tourism destinations and attractions
  • leisure, recreation and sports management
  • airlines, cruises and other transportation
  • environmentally sustainable and cultural tourism development
  • spa and wellness management

HTMA STUDENT MEMBERS

As a HTMA student member, you will enjoy the various advantages with our member universities and institutions.
High school students who are still not studying for the university programs and who have the desire to join hospitality and tourism programs in the future, may also join as student member of the Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Association.
The hospitality and tourism industry offers abundant opportunity for students seeking careers in a dynamic, international industry.  If you possess strong communication skills and a desire to provide excellent service to others this fast-paced industry may be for you.
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Jobs & Career Sectors

The Hospitality & Tourism has different sectors having career opportunities and below are part of them:
      HOTEL & RESORTS
      FAST FOOD & RESTAURANTS
      AIRLINES AND AVIATION INDUSTRY
      CRUISE SHIP COMPANIES
      TRAVEL AGENTS & TOUR OPERATORS
      HOSPITALITY TRAINING INSTITUTIONS
      UNIVERSITIES
      HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM RESEARCH CENTERS
      TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
      EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
      BANQUETS AND WEDDING PLANNERS
      AIRCRAFT CATERING

HOTEL & RESORTS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Regional General Manager
General Manager
Deputy General Manager
Assistant General Manager
Resident Manager
Administration Manager

MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Regional Sales & Marketing Director
Sales & Marketing Director
Regional Sales & Marketing  Manager
Sales & Marketing Manager
Deputy Marketing Director
Public Relations Director
Public Relations Manager

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Regional Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer
Engineering Department Manager
Engineer
Chief Security Officer
Security Officer
Maintenance Manager
Maintenance Technician
Plumbers
Electrician
Refrigeration Technician
ACCOUNTING DIVISION
Regional Financial Controller
Financial Controller
Deputy Financial Controller
Financial Director
Deputy Financial Director
Finance Manager
Administrative Manager
Chief Accountant
Accountant
Assistant Accountant
Audit Manager
Night Auditor
Internal Income Auditor
Chief Cashier
Front Office Cashier
Restaurant Cashier
Food & Beverage Controller

STORE DEPARTMENT
Store Manager
Chief Storekeeper
Storekeeper
Store Assistant
ROOMS DIVISION
Regional Rooms Division Manager
Rooms Division Manager
Deputy Rooms Division Manager

HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT
Executive Housekeeper
Assistant Housekeeper
Floor Supervisor

LAUNDRY DEPARTMENT
Laundry Manager
Assistant Laundry Manager
Laundry Supervisor

FRONT OFFICE DEPARTMENT
Front Office Manager
Assistant Front Office Manager
Chief Receptionist
Receptionist
Telephone Operator
Bellboys
Lobby Manager
Assistant Lobby Manager

STAFF ACCOMMODATION SECTION
Staff Accommodation Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Cleaner
FOOD & BEVERAGE DEPARTMENT
Regional Food & Beverage Director
Food & Beverage Manager
Deputy Food & Beverage Manager
Restaurant Manager
Assistant Restaurant Manager
Banquet Manager
Bar Manager

KITCHEN SECTION
Regional Executive Chef
Executive Chef
Chief Cook
Commis Cook
Chef de Partie
Cook
Chief Steward
Steward
Kitchen Cleaner

PASTRY KITCHEN SECTION
Regional Executive Pastry Chef
Executive Pastry Chef
Chief Pastry Chef
All staff ( Food & Beverage Dept)
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