Hospitality

Accessibility & Tourism

Be our guest.

From food-service managers and event planners to flight attendants and translators, those in the hospitality industry aim to make others feel welcome. Their works allows people to enjoy vacations, access events and services, celebrate special occasions, make business trips, and more.

Make others at home with a career in hospitality.

Featured Content

Real Talk with Justina Miles

“I grew up watching family members perform at various places, and ended up joining them, as well as participating in dance programs myself. I pursued every opportunity where I could be onstage to radiate my energy.”

Gary Yin: Creating Cuisine

Gary Yin is the executive chef at his family's restaurant, King's Joy, in Beijing, China.

Man leads a group of four children through a museum.

Hospitality

A Day at Work: Museum Guide

At the Intrepid Museum, Jonathan Milard explores themes of aviation, space science, and history, to ignite students’ curiosity.

Jobs at a Glance

Chef
Chef
Hospitality
Chefs and head cooks oversee the daily food preparation at restaurants and other places where food is served. They direct kitchen staff and handle any food-related concerns.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$50,160
- You Should Study:Family and Consumer Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:25%
- This Job Is:
  Burning Hot
Flight Attendant
Flight Attendant
Hospitality
Flight attendants provide routine services and respond to emergencies to ensure the comfort and safety of airline passengers. They demonstrate the use of safety equipment and take care of people's needs.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$61,640
- You Should Study:Foreign Language, Communications
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:30%
- This Job Is:
  Burning Hot
Hotel Manager/Owner
Hotel Manager/Owner
Hospitality
Hotel managers ensure that guests have a pleasant experience at their establishment. They ensure that the business is run efficiently and profitably.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$59,430
- You Should Study:Business, Accounting
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:9%
- This Job Is:
Interpreters and Translators
Interpreters and Translators
Hospitality
Interpreters and translators convert information from one language into another language. Interpreters work in spoken or sign language; translators work in written language.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$49,110
- You Should Study:Foreign Language, Business, Communications
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:24%
- This Job Is:
  Burning Hot
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Hospitality
Marketing managers plan programs to get people interested in products or services. They identify consumers and estimate the demand for products and services that an organization offers.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$133,380
- You Should Study:Business Courses, Communications
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:10%
- This Job Is:
  Heating Up
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Hospitality
Meeting, convention, and event planners arrange all aspects of events and professional gatherings. They arrange meeting locations, catering, transportation, and other details.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$49,470
- You Should Study:Business, Communications, Social Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:18%
- This Job Is:
  Burning Hot
Pilot
Pilot
Hospitality
Pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. They usually have variable work schedules that may include overnight layovers.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$134,630
- You Should Study:Business, Engineering, Transportation
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:13%
- This Job Is:
  On Fire
Restaurant Manager/Owner
Restaurant Manager/Owner
Hospitality
Restaurant or food service managers are responsible for the operation of restaurants or other places that prepare and serve food and beverages. They direct staff and ensure the business runs efficiently.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$59,440
- You Should Study:Business, Family and Consumer Science
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:15%
- This Job Is:
  On Fire
Tour Guide
Tour Guide
Hospitality
Tour guides plan and conduct expeditions and sightseeing tours. They escort individuals and groups through places of interest, such as cities, landscapes, public buildings, and galleries.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$29,780
- You Should Study:Geography, Social Studies, Communications, Foreign Language
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:29%
- This Job Is:
  Burning Hot
Travel Agent
Travel Agent
Hospitality
Travel agents sell transportation, lodging, and entertainment activities to individuals and groups. They offer advice, plan trip itineraries, and make travel arrangements for clients.
- Median (Middle) Salary:$43,810
- You Should Study:Geography, Communications, Business
- Job Growth Rate by 2030:5%
- This Job Is:
  Getting Warm