There are many different careers in hospitality and tourism, some of which allow you to travel on a regular basis. For example, you might find that you’re destined to become a travel agent, tour guide, hotel manager or perhaps even a sommelier. The main difference between the tourism and hospitality is that hospitality is a broader field, while tourism fits within the hospitality industry as a subfield. For example, you could patronize a hospitality establishment (e.g. a restaurant) in your hometown, in which case you aren’t a tourist. However, an out-of-town visitor could patronize the same establishment as a tourist. Since there is so much overlap between hospitality and tourism, the two terms are often used interchangeably.
Throughout the course of your degree program, you’ll learn that managers who work in hospitality or tourism have one overarching goal: to provide outstanding guest service. The quality of service can make or break the business, as tourists who patronize establishments may leave positive or negative reviews based on their experience.
