Careers in hospitality & tourism / editor, Michael Shally-Jensen, Ph.D.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Shally-Jensen, Michael, editor.

Grey House Publishing, Inc., issuing body.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hospitality industry--Vocational guidance.

Hospitality industry.

Tourism--Vocational guidance.

Tourism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 p.)

Other Title:

Careers in hospitality and tourism

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Written for high school and undergraduate students, this series will help students explore their futures, and set goals in these exciting and growing fields. This title examines 20 occupations in hospitality and tourism which encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events and other travel related services. Careers covered in the text include Chef, Cosmetologist, Fitness Trainer, Florist, Gardener, Hotel Manager, Interior Designer, Pilot, Sailor, Travel Agent, and many more. Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including: Overview: Sphere of Work A Day in the Life Work Environment: Physical, Human, Technological Education & Training: Schooling, Licensing, Adult Job Seekers Earnings & Advancement Areas with the Highest Employment Levels Employment Outlook Associations & Business Contacts to Jumpstart Networking Plus... Famous Firsts, Occupation Specialties, Skills & Abilities, Fun Facts Conversations with Real Professions, including "What I Wish I Had Known"

Contents:

""Careers in Hospitality & Tourism""; ""Contents""; ""Publisher's Note""; ""Editor's Introduction""; ""Administrative Support Manager""; ""Bartender""; ""Bellhop/Bell Captain""; ""Bus Driver""; ""Cook/Chef""; ""Cosmetologist""; ""Counter & Rental Clerk""; ""Event Planner""; ""Fitness Trainer & Instructor""; ""Flight Attendant""; ""Florist""; ""Food Service Manager""; ""Gaming Services Operator""; ""Gardener & Groundskeeper""; ""Health & Fitness Center Manager""; ""Hotel/Motel Manager""; ""Housekeeper""; ""Interior Designer""; ""Pilot""; ""Property & Real Estate Manager""

""Recreation Program Director""""Reservation & Ticket Agent""; ""Taxi Driver & Chauffeur""; ""Travel Agent""; ""Waiter/Waitress""; ""Appendix A: Holland Code""; ""Appendix B: Bibliography""; ""Index""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 28, 2014).

ISBN:

1-61925-478-6