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Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, Meeting & Event Planning
Eastview Campus
Building 3000, Room 3208
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702
Phone: 512.223.5174
E-mail:
hospcula@austincc.edu
Departments of Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Travel & Tourism, and Meeting & Events Planning
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Studying Hospitality, Event Planning, Travel & Tourism, and/or Culinary Arts can be rewarding and open doors to many different career options.This page is designed to give you an idea about what types of jobs are available, as well as salary information and job outlook.

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Hospitality Career Paths

There are many rewarding and interesting jobs in hospitality.  A career in hospitality can lead to a vast array of opportunities. Below are just a few of the possible career choices you can pursue with a degree in hospitality, but in no way is this a comprehensive list.

  • Lodging Manager
  • General Manager
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Bar Manager
  • Banquet Manager
  • Hotel Manager
  • Facilities/Club/Casino Manager
  • Custodial and Janitorial Worker
  • Front Desk Attendant
  • Baggage and Service Attendant
  • Executive Housekeeper
  • Concierge

Job Outlook and Salaries

Salaries and jobs vary widely.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor job growth outlook for hospitality is expected to increase by 5% through 2018.  Another excellent source for wages and trends in hospitality is at Career One Stop. An additional source for pay scales can be found here.

Event & Meeting Planning Career Paths

  • Event Coordinator
  • Wedding Planner
  • Meeting Manager
  • Conference Coordinator

Job Outlook and Salaries

According to the U.S. Department of Labor job growth outlook for meeting and convention planners is expected to increase by 16% over the 2008-18 decade. Another excellent source for wages and trends in hospitality is at Career One Stop. An additional source for pay scales can be found here.

Travel & Tourism Career Paths

  • Travel Consultants
  • Tourism Directors
  • Travel Public Relations Specialists
  • Airline City Airport Managers
  • International Destination Specialists
  • Destination Management Directors
  • Recreation Visitor Managers
  • Destination Marketing Specialist
  • Tour Promotions Manager

Job Outlook and Salaries

According to the U.S. Department of Labor job growth outlook for travel and tourism is expected to decline by 1% over the 2008–18 period. Another excellent source for wages and trends in travel and tourism is at Career One Stop. An additional source for pay scales can be found here.

Culinary Career Paths

  • Food Service
  • Food, Beverage, and Banquet Managers
  • Chef
  • Pastry Chef
  • Baker
  • Short Order Cooks
  • Food Safety and Sanitation Inspector/Instructor
  • Dietician/Nutritionist
  • Food Technologist
  • Bartender/Mixologist

Job Outlook and Salaries

According to the U.S. Department of Labor job growth outlook for culinary arts is expected to increase by 6% over the 2008-18 decade. Another excellent source for wages and trends in hospitality is at Career One Stop. An additional source for pay scales can be found here.

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