Nature of Work
Lodging, restaurants, travel, and tourism can be as different as the many guests they accommodate. Whether a family taking a summer vacation, an individual attending a concert, or a group of people attending a convention, you can find management as a core component in the hospitality industry. As a manager for the Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Industry, individuals work to ensure that the operational components are functioning properly to maximize daily profitability of the business.
Managers must be able to make quick decisions, analyze and solve problems, provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports, and provide quality service to colleagues, employees, and guests. The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Program here at Athens Technical College will prepare students so they will be able excel in the industry as managers.
Restaurant Manager $34,000 - $72,000 $53,000
Hotel Manager $53,000 - $170,000 $109,000
Travel
and Tourism Manager $80,000 - $112,000 $92,000
According to Statista, the 2019 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 16.8 million people had jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry (Statistical Data). Lodging, restaurants, modes of travel, and tourist attractions employ many different types of managers to direct and coordinate the activities of the daily operations for a business.
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Technical College - HRTM/CA Interview
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Technical College - HRTM/CA - Education Matters Radio Interview
