The hospitality industry is the largest, fastest growing industry in the world. More people work in the hospitality industry than any other retail profession in the United States. The hospitality industry supports more than 21.1 million jobs.

Career opportunities are varied with positions from entry-level to senior executive and continued strong employment growth is forecast for these fields during the 2003-2010 period. According to the Department of Labor, opportunities to fill job openings are expected to be best for those with a college degree. Better-trained workers are needed in greater numbers to fill employment growth and the new job openings created from replacement needs in this large industry.

Think of yourself running a convention hotel in an urban environment, cooking gourmet dinners for international dignitaries, preparing a convention hall for 1,000 doctors attending a training seminar or more. The opportunities are endless.

Jobs in the hospitality industry are everywhere. You can choose to work in the U.S. or think about working internationally. Your choice.