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Hospitality, Events & Tourism Career Cluster
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The Cluster Defined
The Hospitality, Events, & Tourism Career Cluster encompasses a broad range of services and experiences related to food and beverage, lodging, travel, events, and conferences. This Cluster focuses on delivering quality customer service, memorable experiences, and seamless logistics to cater to the needs and preferences of guests, tourists, and event participants. The Cluster is characterized by its diversity, including everything from luxury hotels and international travel to local dining, cultural events, and business conferences, aiming to enhance the overall experience of visitors and attendees.
The Sub-Clusters
Careers that support, operate, and manage businesses and services related to temporary lodging, including hotels, motels, resorts, short-term rentals, and bed-and-breakfast establishments, focusing on providing guests with a comfortable and safe stay. Through advanced technology, hotel and resort management leverages sophisticated property management systems, online booking platforms, mobile-friendly services, and personalized guest experiences.
Example Programs of Study
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel & Resort Management
Careers encompassing the planning, coordination, and execution of various events and conferences. This Sub-Cluster involves organizing conventions; trade shows; and corporate, political, and personal events generating positive economic impact to communities. This field includes logistics, venue management, vendor coordination, budgeting, attendee management, marketing, and risk management. Professionals in this field require strong organizational, creative, and interpersonal skills to ensure the success of events and provide a positive experience for participants.
Example Programs of Study
- Conference Planning
- Event Management
Careers dedicated to the service, operation, and management of establishments involved in the preparation and serving of food and drinks with significant emphasis on providing exceptional culinary experiences and delivering high-quality customer service. These establishments vary widely, encompassing independently owned restaurants, nationwide restaurant chains, noncommercial dining facilities, bakeries, and catering services. Professionals in this Sub-Cluster span all aspects and levels of food preparation, including beverage specializations, as well as restaurant management, operations support, and health and safety.
Example Programs of Study
- Culinary Services
- Nutrition
- Pastry Arts
- Restaurant Management
Careers focused on facilitating enjoyable travel, entertainment, and recreational activities. This Sub-Cluster includes travel services provided by agencies, ecotourism, agritourism, and cultural tourism, as well as entertainment at attractions including theme parks and museums. This field also involves the organization of sports events, maintenance of outdoor recreation venues and field management, and ethical management of gaming and betting operations.
Example Programs of Study
- Outdoor Recreation
- Tourism Management
Examples intended to show potential alignment with currently existing state or local secondary or postsecondary programs of study and provide inspiration for the expansion and innovation of future programs. Please note that the programs of study mentioned in the Framework are purely illustrative, are not comprehensive, and may vary from state to state. States or local institutions are encouraged to demonstrate for learners which specific programs are offered instead.
Interdisciplinary Potential
While the Cross-Cutting Career Clusters are designed to be applicable to all other Career Clusters, we recognize that many other Career Clusters are closely connected. Given the increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the world of work, many states or local institutions may design programs that bridge across two or more Career Clusters, Cross-Cutting or otherwise.
Based on national labor market data, this Career Cluster is most closely connected to Agriculture; Arts, Entertainment, & Design; Healthcare & Human Services; Supply Chain & Transportation. For more information about the interdisciplinary nature of the Career Clusters, view this resource.
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