Professional Description
Successful Completion of the Travel/Tourism certificate will qualify a person to be employed in travel agencies, tour companies, airlines, and travel/tourism promoters.

The program of study is an integrated blend of business courses, practical hospitality courses, and internship experiences. In the required off-campus internships, students receive valuable on-site training and work experience. Many students choose to complete requirements for all options, enhancing their employability in all facets of the hospitality industry.

Career Opportunities
There continues to be a shortage of qualified managers and skilled employees in the hospitality industry. Labor statistics project about a 30% job growth through 2005 in food service and lodging, and 70% job growth through 2005 in travel/tourism.

Job titles of program graduates in Travel/Tourism Specialist include:
Travel Agent
Tour Operator
Airline Reservation Agent
Tourist Promotion Representative
Starting salaries range from $14,000-$20,000.

Contact
Debra L. Frank, R.D.
Program Coordinator
301-784-5411
dfrank@allegany.edu