Tourism & Hospitality

Career Reference Collection

Click on a book title to locate its IUCAT record (IUCAT is the library's online catalog).

• Careers in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

  Detailed information, including salary and job future, for careers on cruise ships, in national parks, hotels, restaurants, and more.

• Jobs for Travel Lovers: Opportunities at Home and Abroad

  Opportunities include travel and hospitality industry, government jobs, education, and business travel.

• Opportunities in Hotel & Motel Management Careers

  Describes qualities necessary for success in the hotel/motel management field, discusses the history of the industry, lists educational opportunities, and provides expert advice on advancing in the field.

• Working on Cruise Ships

  Describes job opportunities on board a cruise ship as well as information on how to choose a cruise line and how to apply.

Online Resources

To simultaneously search the websites listed below, Search the Tourism and Hospitality Page with the search box at the bottom of the page.

• American Hotel and Lodging Association

  Provides industry-specific information, including reports, surveys, and news articles. Also includes links to a Career Center with job postings, educational resources, and scholarships.

• American Society of Travel Agents

  Provides job listings, educational seminars, career information, and links to scholarships.

• Career Information: Hospitality

  From Dartmouth College, provides links to industry information, professional organizations, and job listings in all aspects of the hospitality industry.

• Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies

  Information about the Tourism Studies program through the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana University Bloomington.

• Hcareers.com

  Search over 50,000 management and non-management jobs available in the retail and hospitality industries. Free registration.

• Hospitality Net

  Job opportunities and outlook posted for various areas of the tourism industry, including management, marketing, sales, and technology. Trainee opportunities are also listed.

• International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education

  Provides information on educational programs in hotel and restaurant management.

Additional Resources

Tourism majors may also wish to view the Entrepreneurship web page.

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