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Jefferson
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What did you have to study to be a Hotel Managers college and did you have to get a degree? And what were your majors. ?
I am very indecisive person and i don't know what i want to do in college or how long i should be there,
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Dr. Kelly Desso
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Hello Jefferson,
Though a degree in hotel management isn't always a prerequisite for all roles within the industry, possessing one can significantly boost your proficiency in key areas such as operations, personnel coordination, and leadership. Considering a degree could also pave the way for internship opportunities, potentially with major national hotel chains.
If you're based in, or open to relocating to, a bustling tourist hotspot like Orlando, Atlanta, or Los Angeles, you could find yourself amidst a wealth of seasonal to full-time job prospects. The tourism industry faced a significant downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic due to travel limitations, health concerns, the rise of remote work, and financial constraints. As a result, there's a high demand for dedicated individuals ready to work flexible shifts and bring a positive attitude to an onsite role.
Many successful individuals I know in the industry hold degrees in hospitality and/or tourism. When selecting a school, scrutinize the program curriculum to ensure it aligns with your career aspirations and interests. Hospitality and tourism degrees often offer more industry-specific knowledge compared to generic business degrees, focusing on areas such as lodging, event planning, and regional geography.
Though a degree in hotel management isn't always a prerequisite for all roles within the industry, possessing one can significantly boost your proficiency in key areas such as operations, personnel coordination, and leadership. Considering a degree could also pave the way for internship opportunities, potentially with major national hotel chains.
If you're based in, or open to relocating to, a bustling tourist hotspot like Orlando, Atlanta, or Los Angeles, you could find yourself amidst a wealth of seasonal to full-time job prospects. The tourism industry faced a significant downturn during the COVID-19 pandemic due to travel limitations, health concerns, the rise of remote work, and financial constraints. As a result, there's a high demand for dedicated individuals ready to work flexible shifts and bring a positive attitude to an onsite role.
Many successful individuals I know in the industry hold degrees in hospitality and/or tourism. When selecting a school, scrutinize the program curriculum to ensure it aligns with your career aspirations and interests. Hospitality and tourism degrees often offer more industry-specific knowledge compared to generic business degrees, focusing on areas such as lodging, event planning, and regional geography.
Mary Teraji
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It never hurts to study business. If you're interested in running a business for yourself, no matter what industry it is, you're best bet is to study the ins and outs of business management.
Start there. Persue a business major, because you can apply that anywhere. And even if you never start up your own business, you will have very useful knowledge and can find a good job in a lot of fields.
Start there. Persue a business major, because you can apply that anywhere. And even if you never start up your own business, you will have very useful knowledge and can find a good job in a lot of fields.
Cherelle Maddox, MBA, SRMP-C
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Hey Jefferson!
Great question here!
To start, you do not have to attend college to become a Hotel Manager.
Becoming a hotel manager is a journey that requires experience in hotel operations and working in various positions within a hotel would help you gain the experience needed to achieve promotion to the manager role much quicker than having a college degree without any hotel experience.
That said, while a degree is not required, having one to pair with your experience makes salary negotiations more beneficial for you since studies show that candidates with college degrees are more appealing in the eyes of employers and employees make $27,000 more on average than employees without a college degree.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
Great question here!
To start, you do not have to attend college to become a Hotel Manager.
Becoming a hotel manager is a journey that requires experience in hotel operations and working in various positions within a hotel would help you gain the experience needed to achieve promotion to the manager role much quicker than having a college degree without any hotel experience.
That said, while a degree is not required, having one to pair with your experience makes salary negotiations more beneficial for you since studies show that candidates with college degrees are more appealing in the eyes of employers and employees make $27,000 more on average than employees without a college degree.
Hope this helps and best of luck!
I appreciate you taking the time to answer this.
Jefferson