Hospitality & Tourism

Program Description

The program prepares students for entry-level careers in this high-demand industry. Hospitality and tourism encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel-related services. Hospitality and tourism careers require an emphasis in hands-on experience. CTE program students can earn industry certifications. The program also prepares students to pursue postsecondary education.

Students in the program will apply their knowledge and skills in industry work experiences. This may include laboratory-based, paid or unpaid work experiences for students.

Course Content

  • Guest Relations
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Hotel Business Operations
  • Housekeeping: Quality Guestroom Service
  • Operational Finance
  • Banquets & Catering Events
  • Human Resource Principles
  • Destination & Tourism Concepts
  • Travel-Related Services

Business and Industry Partners

DoubleTree Hotel Houston Intercontinental · Holiday Inn Houston – Intercontinental Airport · Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental

Industry Certifications

  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    – Year 1 and Year 2
    – Professional (American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute)
  • Hospitality Administration (Houston Community College)
    – Hotel Management – Certificate Level 1
    – Restaurant Management – Certificate Level 1

Possible Career Pathways

  • Business Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Concierge
  • Facilities Planning Manager
  • Food Services Manager
  • Hospitality Administrator
  • Hotel/Motel Manager
  • Meetings and Convention Planner
  • Reservation and Ticket Agent/Travel Clerk
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Travel Agent
  • Travel Guide
  • Event Planner
  • Destinations Manager
  • Director of Convention and Tourists Bureau
  • Sales Director
  • Catering and Banquet Manager
  • Executive Housekeeper
  • Director of Operations

*Median Pay Per Year

$32,700 – $110,120
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Website: bls.gov/ooh

*The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median Pay Per Year range includes occupations listed on Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Program of Study

HS Endorsement: Business & Industry
9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Hotel Management

Travel and Tourism

 Practicum in Hospitality Services I and Extended Practicum in Hospitality Services I Practicum in Hospitality Services II and Extended Practicum in Hospitality Services II
Workforce Dual Credit
Introduction to Hospitality Industry
Hospitality Administration and Management
Hospitality Human Resources Management
Hospitality Management and Leadership
Hospitality Legal Issues
Hospitality Facilities Management
Co-Op Education – Capstone Course