What are the major differences between Hospitality and Tourism and Travel and Tourism courses?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Those working in the hospitality industry work as hotel clerks, restaurant managers, bar managers, cruise ship representatives and dozens of other positions. While some people find that hard work can help them get ahead, others want a higher level position right out of school. Before you decide on a college degree program, think about the difference between a hospitality and tourism degree. The main difference refers to where those individuals work. With a tourism degree, you can work at a state or national park, in a museum or private tour companies. Those with a hospitality degree typically work in hotels, motels and resorts. A hospitality degree is a degree that prepares you for working in customer service and travel industries. Students take courses on food sanitation, food preparation, hotel management, ordering and human resources. Upon graduation, you will know how to take stock of inventories, schedule employees working underneath you and follow a strict budget. Tourism is a specific type of industry relating to travel. These degree programs look at how to make clients and customers feel more comfortable and satisfied while travelling. Many graduates work as representatives for major travel companies, but other graduates work as travel agents and tour guides. When looking for a new school, make sure that the program uses the latest software and programs used by guides and travel agents.