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Travel and Tourism - Hotel and Restaurant Management

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Travel and Tourism Everybody needs a vacation. Travel and tourism is an entire industry based on this idea. Travel and tourism, in basic terms, is all of the transportation and accommodations necessary for travel.

Travel and tourism includes travel agencies, airlines, rental car companies, hotels and restaurants; everything you need to feel relaxed and comfortable while you are away from home. Travel and tourism is entirely based on the quality of service provided. This is why it is critical for people working the travel industry to have the skills they need to be efficient and effective.

Travel and Tourism Education

Because travel and tourism is a very broad industry and the duties performed by different individuals are complex, training is required for many of the occupations in the field. Travel agents in particular, must have specialized training. Travel agents must be familiar with all of the codes and computer systems used by airlines, trains and car rental companies.

Hotel and restaurant managers must also have training in order to be competitive in the field. They must complete courses in business, hospitality management, marketing and communications. Travel and tourism course are offered at traditional universities and colleges, as well as online or through distance-learning programs.

Outlook for Travel and Tourism

Despite recent downturns in the economy, travel and tourism is on the rise. In this increasingly competitive field, individuals with adequate training will be able to compete for jobs. As people gain more confidence in airline travel and the industry picks up, more jobs will open up for people with skills and education in travel and tourism.

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Travel and Tourism Featured Schools

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University of Phoenix

With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect. More Details...

DeVry University

Career-focused education for real‐world results.

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Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults. More Details...

Penn Foster Schools

Penn Foster Career School offers over 80 affordable, self-paced, career-focused distance education programs, all designed to help you advance your career. Programs areas include business, education, technology, and more. More Details...

Ashworth College

Get the hands-on training and skills it takes to succeed with Ashworth College, a respected, worldwide leader in distance education. Study at the times and places most convenient for you.

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Sullivan University

All the schools in the Sullivan University System focus their programs on career-specific courses only, enabling you to get the education you need faster. Click to learn more about accelerated certificate and degree programs in business, technology, medicine, design, culinary arts, and law. More Details...

Meritus

At Meritus University, we believe that you shouldn't have to put your career to one side while you study for the qualifications you need. That's why our degree programs are specifically designed to be easily accessible for ambitious working professionals-meeting the individual needs of a diverse student population, studying online, anywhere in the world. More Details...

Ashford University

Ashford University Online offers degree programs designed for working professionals like you. Study online, on your own time, and graduate in as little as 12 to 24 months. More Details...

U.S. Career Institute

At U.S. Career Institute, we know that education can be a challenge. That's why we've created an innovative, step-by-step approach that gives you the flexibility and confidence to succeed! More Details...

Stratford Career Institute

Stratford Career Institute can help you earn your high school diploma from home in as little as six months, thanks to their proven study methods. More Details...

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