Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster

Introduction

Programs of Study

The Hospitality and Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel-related services. Students acquire knowledge and skills focusing on communication, time management, and customer service that meet industry standards. Students will explore the history of the hospitality and tourism industry and examine characteristics needed for success.

Statewide Programs of Study

Culinary Arts
Lodging and Resort Management
Travel, Tourism and Attractions

Approved statewide CTE Programs of Study information is available on the TEA website, including “at-a-glance” spreadsheets with coherent course sequences, an overview of programs of study, and course alignment recommendations.

Careers in the Military

Related Military Occupations: Food Service Managers Food Service Specialists Dietetic Support Specialists

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Careers in the Military

Teacher Resources

Follow the links below to teaching resources related to this career cluster.

Professional Associations

Hospitality and tourism teachers should get involved in at least one career and technical education (CTE) professional association. They are excellent sources of career cluster-specific teaching tools, ideas, networking, and mentors.

The following associations are related to careers in this career cluster: