Edmonton, AB - November 17, 2010 - The hospitality and tourism industries continue to grow in the areas of travel, food and beverage services, hotel management, events and conferences, and transportation. If you're interested in a hospitality career, continue reading to learn about the different career paths available in Alberta.
Hotel careers are a great option for those interested in the hospitality industry. Whether you're interested in working in a five star luxury resort or a bed and breakfast, Alberta has a diverse hospitality scene. From staff and management to restaurant and bar positions, hotels offer a wide variety of hospitality careers.
Hospitality management jobs can be found at larger hotels, resorts, and restaurants. Corporate events, holiday parties, and weddings occur throughout the year and it's the management team that pulls everything together. In this role, managers are responsible for making sure everything is perfect - from the table cloths to the music.
Many companies outsource travel planning, which means tourism careers can be found all over Alberta. From booking plane reservations, hotel accommodations and transportation to obtaining passports and visas, a travel agent/coordinator has a wide variety of job responsibilities. People who work in this role also thrive in fast pace environments with the ability to multitask.
With the proper training through a hospitality program, you will gain hands on experience and network with industry professionals to find hospitality jobs in hotel management, customer service, marketing/advertising, travel, restaurant services among many others.
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