Tourism Management

Explore destinations and the world of tourism....

Tourism management is the oversight of all activities related to tourism and hospitality including the enterprises, associations, and public authorities that market tourism services to potential travelers. Students explore a variety of destinations to learn geography business basics with a tourism covering and develop cross cultural and social competence. Students develop a broad skill set in preparation to successfully manage a multitude of activities such as studying tour destinations, travel arrangements, accommodations, as well as marketing efforts.

Why Tourism Management?

• Tourism is a multifaceted service industry that has a rich history and exciting future marked by many challenging opportunities.
• Tourism in an important part of many countries, state, cities, regions, and communities.
• Travel is America’s second-largest industry export and a key job creator. From riding on trains, to eating in restaurants, staying in hotels, and purchasing products, international visitors to this country are constantly buying goods and services that are made in the United States. In other words, the U.S. is “exporting” these goods and services.
• Travel & Tourism's contribution to GDP increased by US$1 trillion (+21.7% rise) in 2021. (World Travel and Tourism Council)
• In 2019, the Travel & Tourism sector contributed 10.3% to global GDP; 2021 saw the share increasing to 6.1%.(World Travel and Tourism Council)
• In 2020, 271 million employed across the sector globally, representing an increase of 6.7% year-on-year. (World Travel and Tourism Council)
• Domestic visitor spending increased by 31.4% in 2021; International visitor spending rose by 3.8% in 2021. (World Travel and Tourism Council)

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