WHY STUDY A POSTGRADUATE DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Is your ultimate career one which is connected to travel and other cultures? If so a postgraduate degree in Tourism and Hospitality could be the right course for you. This field of study offers huge potential for a fulfilling and rewarding career. A graduate degree in Hospitality and Tourism will prepare you for a career in management within this industry.
The Industry
The World Travel and Tourism Council state that 21st century will be dominated by three industries; telecommunications, information technology and tourism. Hospitality and tourism are closely related areas that are now critical to the world economy. The industry has also become one of the main income sources for many developing countries. The travel and tourism sector has grown by 500% over the last 25 years and more than 100 million people worldwide are employed in this sector.
The travel and tourism industry has developed in terms of the scope of activities available and gone far beyond the traditional sunshine and sand or city breaks one might immediately think of. New activities related to cultural, adventure, sports
and leisure and eco tourism are now equally important.
A Career in Travel and Tourism
Travel and tourism covers a large range of related industries. Career opportunities are extremely varied, ranging from managing 5 star holiday resorts, through to public sector jobs such as tourism planning and destination marketing.
The growth of these industries has opened up many new job opportunities for graduates in areas such as: 1. Hotels 2. Restaurants 3. Retailing 4. Transportation 5. Travel agencies 6. Tour companies 7. Tourist attractions 8. Leisure, recreation and sport 9. Cultural industries
A Postgraduate Degree
By successfully completing a postgraduate course in Hospitality and Tourism you will be equipped to seek employment in one of a variety of roles from marketing and management, through to an involvement in the growing area of sustainable tourism.
The continued growth of this industry has brought about an increasing need for flexible and skilled managers able to operate at a global, as well as national and local level. In a rapidly changing tourism environment, a Masters degree should provide you with the skills necessary for strategic analysis and the knowledge necessary for informed and flexible decision- making.
There are a large amount of degrees on offer within this field of study
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