HOSPITALITY The Universities that teach it & the Companies that use it

Travel and tourism, where opportunities abound

When you work in lodging or food service, you?re part of the hospitality profession. You are also part of the largest, fastest-growing industry in the world ? travel and tourism, where opportunities abound.

You could be running a resort in the tropics, cooking a gourmet dish for international dignitaries, preparing a convention hall for 1,000 skiers or even owning your own property. Wherever you are, there?s an exciting place in hospitality for your unique talents and interests.

Hospitality is a fast-paced career, and talented employees advance quickly ? some within a matter of months. It?s an industry that is known for promoting from within and for having a large number of young managers.

You can start your hospitality career today regardless of your education level. Then, if you want to move ahead, you?ll find hospitality education opportunities come in all shapes and sizes. One is sure to be right for you! More than 1,200 vocational schools, community colleges, and universities in the United States and abroad offer courses in hospitality management. To find a detailed listing of schools offering hospitality programs, visit the American Hotel & Lodging Association Website at www.ahla.com.

Once enrolled in a hospitality program, you may join AH&LA via student membership. Through student membership, you receive up-to-the-minute industry knowledge so you can succeed academically and make informed career choices. Here's a sample of what you get...

• Instant access to AH&LA's Career Center, powered by Hcareers.com, where you can search the largest online database of job openings tailored specifically to the lodging industry
• A subscription to Lodging, AH&LA's management magazine, providing you with information on hotel industry trends, developments and products
• A subscription to Lodging SmartBrief, a daily e-mail news service for hotel and lodging professionals.
• Usage of the AH&LA Information Center for any industry-related questions or research
• Discounts on certifications and distance learning offered by the Educational Institute
• Discounts on networking opportunities through AH&LA meetings and conferences
• Continuous updates on a dozen academic scholarships available through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation.

For more information, visit www.ahla.com.