Hospitality & Tourism
The Hospitality & Tourism cluster focuses on careers in hospitality & tourism management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other foodservices, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel related services.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, guided notes, and a student test or activity.
Cluster Overview: Hospitality & Tourism
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the career pathways and some corresponding occupations within the Hospitality & Tourism CTE cluster.
Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of the industry, including the main segments, key positions, and important soft skills to have.
Business of the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of sales and marketing, ethical standards, and risk management within the hospitality and tourism industry.
Key concepts of Hospitality & Tourism condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.
Helping your students discover, understand, and evaluate various career paths and occupations within the Hospitality & Tourism cluster that align with their personal interests, skills, and values.
Occupation Research Tools 42
MyCareerTech offers full occupation reports on 42 Occupations across the 4 Hospitality & Tourism Career Pathways.
Lodging Pathway 7
Employees working in the Lodging pathway perform tasks related to the operation of lodging facilities and the care of guests who use these facilities, either through direct guest contact or the provision of background services that enhance the guest experience.
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions Pathway 13
Employees looking for exciting and diverse work situations are best suited for the Recreation, Amusements and Attractions pathway. The work is often demanding but never boring. Good customer service skills are essential for success. Employees must also understand what makes each operation unique. Technical skills are location-specific, and training is handled on the job.
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services Pathway 18
Employees working in the Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services pathway perform a variety of tasks to maintain operations and promote guest services in eating and drinking establishments.
Travel & Tourism Pathway 4
Employees in the Travel and Tourism pathway focus on the development, research, packaging, promotion, and delivery of a traveler’s experiences. There is a broad range of jobs in this pathway. Employees may be involved in 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 huge urban convention center.
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Advance CTE sponsors the 16 National Career Clusters Framework and career cluster definitions.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Industries at a Glance, at bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm (visited March 20, 2024).