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Education & Training in Hospitality & Tourism

Thursday, February 26, 2009
Related Tags: tourism | hospitality | hotel | management | amp
 

Instructions

Certification

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    Many professionals working in hospitality & tourism receive certification by accredited institutions such as the American Hotel and Lodging Association. These institutions insure that the education a trainee receives is applicable and complete in regards to the foundations of hospitality & tourism.

Skills

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    Professionals in the hospitality and tourism industries must study hotel management, food service management, the dynamics of seasonal tourism and geography, as well as basic culinary skills.

Training

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    Hospitality & tourism education also include hands-on training in hotels, amusement parks, resorts, cruise ships, and national parks and lodges.

Degrees Offered

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    In addition to certifications, students of the hospitality & tourism industries can earn associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in the field.

Specialization

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    The field of hospitality & tourism has many sub-fields, including restaurant management, hotel management, hotel food service, tourism management and international hospitality operations.

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