Find Travel & Tourism Schools near you.

What’s better than traveling to an exotic island or visiting a familiar city? A degree in travel and tourism gives graduates a chance to have a solid career while venturing to hundreds of exciting locations. 

Here’s a quick look at some jobs you can get with a degree in travel and tourism:

Airline pilots are intensely trained to fly airplanes for different types of airlines. It’s imperative that before departure, pilots plan their flights. They physically check the aircraft to ensure the engines, controls, instruments and other systems are functioning correctly. Other tasks include choosing a route, altitude and speed that will provide the safest, smoothest flight.

Counter Rental clerks advise customers on use and care of merchandise. They must be able to give information about availability, operation or description of rental items. Rental clerks take orders for rental services, like repairs, cleaning and storage. These clerks should be very interactive, enjoy working with people and should be able to handle difficult customers in a tactful way.

Resort desk managers accommodate resort patrons by registering and assigning rooms, issuing room keys, keeping guest records, making reservations, and presenting statements to and collecting payments. Since desk managers are always in the public eye and typically are the first line of customer service, they must have class and be well spoken. It’s their attitude and behavior that has the most impact on guests impressions of the establishment.

Other travel and tourism occupations

Here is a list of other occupations available with a travel and tourism degree:

• Travel agent
• Hotel management
• Private pilot
• Ticket agent
• Travel consultant
• Reservation agent
• Travel counselor
• Information clerk
• Travel guide
• Commercial pilot
• Hospitality management
• Rental agent
• Hotel desk clerk
• Flight attendant
• Parks administration
• Transportation clerk
• Restaurant management
• Tour guide
• Therapeutic recreation