The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing business areas, with a terrific employment outlook for the years ahead—if you have the education and skills to meet the rising demand for qualified, professional staff.

Where can you get the training you need? Which program is the right one for you? This specialized guide helps you answer these crucial questions and more, with career information and college listings covering:

Industry career paths and opportunities
Trends in hospitality and tourism education
Program components, comparison, and selection
Individual program features and application procedures
Accreditation and student enrollment
Admission and graduation requirements
Sources of financial aid.

You'll also find:

Listings indexed alphabetically and by degree type, area of specialization, and geographical location
A useful contact list of professional organizations
And much more.

Culinary arts

Restaurant management
Foodservice
Hotel and lodging management
Convention and meeting services
Travel and tourism
Recreation services.

About the Author

CHRIE (The Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education) is the leading association of educators for the hospitality and tourism industry. Founded in 1946, CHRIE is actively supported by industry employers.

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