nPathway Descriptions
Lodging employees perform tasks related to the operation
of lodging facilities and the care of guests who use these fa-
cilities, either through direct guest contact or the provision of
background services that enhance the guest experience.
Recreation, Amusements, and Attractions employees
find the work demanding but never boring. Good customer ser-
vice skills are essential. Technical skills are location-specific and
training is handled on the job.
Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services employees perform
a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services
in eating and drinking establishments.
Travel and Tourism employees focus on the development, research,
packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler’s experiences that may in-
clude developing a heritage area for the enjoyment and education of visitors,
creating guide books, planning trips and events, managing a customer’s travel
plans, or overseeing a convention center.
Career Pathways
Career Cluster
ospitality & Tourism Career Cluster
Coursework
n Accounting
n Computer Applications
n Construction/Design
n Culinary Arts
n Economics
n Food and Nutrition
n Internship
n Marketing
n Personal Finance
School Activities
n DECA
n Family, Career and Community Leaders of
America (FCCLA)
n Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA)
n Join a committee to plan an event
n Join a world language or cultural club
Community Activities
n Complete 4-H Foods or Entrepreneurship
projects
n Interview and/or job shadow professionals
n Join Junior Achievement
n Participate in internships
n Participate in local cultural activities
n Secure part-time employment
n Volunteer in the community
Preparation for a Career in the Hospitality and Tourism Cluster Includes...
n Cluster Description: This Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in the management, marketing, and
operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related
services.
n Care