LibGuides: Wellness, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality: Hospitality Services Management

Graduates of the Hospitality Services Management A.A.S. will be able to:

Describe key skills and characteristics required for a successful career in hospitality
Describe industry standards of performance and career progression
Identify and discuss key aspects of quality guest service
Discuss the essential role of interpersonal skills in the hospitality industry, including leadership, professionalism, networking, and cross-cultural awareness
Use appropriate technologies
Identify trends in hospitality

Websites of Interest

American Hotel & Lodging Association
An association for professionals in the hospitality industry. See the Information Center for statistics and history of the lodging industry.
HospitalityNet
Features the latest hospitality and hotel news, events, and job opportunities.
Nation's Restaurant News
Latest news of and trends in the restaurant industry.
National Restaurant Association
Represents, educates and promotes the restaurant/hospitality industry. See the Industry Research section for fact sheets, forecasts, and state-by-state statistics.

Career Information

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics's Occupational Outlook Handbook contains information on careers in different fields. Each entry includes information on compensations and benefits, working environment, educational requirements and a list of related occupations.