The first thing that comes to our minds when we hear Travel and Hospitality is ‘people’. As the name of the degree suggests, it is all about customer service. Travel and Hospitality degrees prepare candidates to work in diverse working environments all over the world.
Even so, many people confuse Travel and Hospitality degrees with Tourism degrees. What is the difference between these two? The main difference lies in where the employees work. With a Tourism degree, you can work in a museum, national park and so on, whilst with a Travel and Hospitality degree you will work in hotels, restaurants.
This degree is shaped in such a way that candidates acquire skills about hotel management, food preparation and sanitation as well as human resources.
Experts say that it only takes six months for Travel and Hospitality graduates to find a job. The most frequent areas which display the highest number of job opportunities are catering management and hotel management. As a result of their flexible degree, 15% of the graduates choose to combine work with study to broaden their employability chances.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this field will have an addition of 700 jobs, both in management positions and others.
Perhaps the most important benefit is represented by the growth opportunities. This degree will teach you about networking and developing your emotional intelligence, which are of utmost importance in this field.
This degree lasts for three years, out of which one year should be spent abroad. Usually, in the second year of their studies, students go abroad and study in a partner country. The whole idea behind this is to encourage cultural awareness and adaptation.
Additionally, some universities in the UK provide a compulsory internship during which students gather relevant industry experience.
Excelia is an educational institution that stands out for the quality of its education and its commitment to its students. With diverse programs and a hands-on approach to learning, the school offers students a rewarding learning experience.
View moreThe university offers courses in various fields, I am in the Tourism and Hospitality course, the course is focused on learning through experience and understanding. The university has exchange programs, voluntary work missions and multiple internships throughout the course. The teachers are really professional and use effective teaching methods. It is one of the universities that have complete courses taught in English and/or French. Being an international student I can learn the desired course in English. I would recommend this university for anyone coming to France and looking for a course with many travel opportunities and a really good experience. It is located in the perfect student-friendly town of la Rochelle and close to the port and city center.
View moreExcelia-Group is a very good school providing everything a student wants for his studies.
Education provided in Excelia is more than the classic classes, we have teachers and guest speakers that are connected to the working world.
Also, the school emphasises on the international experience, we have to go abroad for studies and internship and it is a really good opportunity!
The facilities of the school are recent and convenient. Moreover, the location of the school is amazing because it is close from the city center and near the beach.
Finally, because La Rochelle is a student and touristic city, student life is one of the best in France.