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Expert: GAJ - 9/20/2008


Question
Hello, I'm currently trying to decide which is the best major that would suite me and I came across with Travel and Tourism Management, that I was thinking to do my associate on, but what I'm also really interested in Marketing as well, and hope to combine both, so I can peruse Marketing and Sales for Travel and Tourism Management. now is that something that can be done or yet even exists in the Hospitality world. Thank you for your help

Answer
Albina,

Yes, marketing and travel/tourism can and do go hand-in-hand especially considering the amount of sales/marketing necessary and utilized daily in the travel/tourism industry.

What I would suggest to you is that you pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality, which will give you a broader scope of the entire industry, including courses in marketing specific to the industry. One of the best "bachelor" programs that are offered Online for this industry is The University of Massachusetts-Online. You can find more information about the program here: http://www.umassonline.net/degrees/BSHospitalityTourismMgmt.html

Four things to keep in mind when comparing colleges:

1. Cost vs. value (Will I get the same, more or less?)
2. Content delivery (Instruction method, deadlines, and technical requirements)
3. Does the program and courses offered match my career goals/interests?
4. Is it accredited? (Visit chea.org to confirm)National or Regional accreditation is okay--so long as it is one of them and not a diploma mill.

Good luck!

GJ

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I have worked in entry-level hotel and airline positions, all the way through General Management in hotels and In-Flight Management for an airline. I have experience working with the Sheraton, Hilton, Marriot, Carlson and Accor brands of hotels from full to economy service and an International Airline based out of Milwaukee, WI. I help guide students and hospitality career-seekers in the right direction. I have more Operations Experience than F&B but can answer most questions without hesitation. Most specifically, I can answer any career-related questions regarding entry level through upper management Hotel & Restaurant Management positions. Operations, Administration, HR, P&L, Revenue Management, F&B, S&M, Hotel Lingo, Interviewing tips (Interviewer/Interviewee) and hotel-specific resume tips and questions regarding airline Cabin Crew careers. Don't hesitate to ask. If I do not personally know the answer, I will give my best effort to find one for you.

Experience

Ten years of Hospitality/Management experience in Full, Limited and Economy service lodging.

Organizations
National Association of Parliamentarians

Education/Credentials
MBA Candidate - Everest University
B.S. Business Management - Florida Metropolitan University
A.S. Psychology - Ashworth College
Hotel & Restaurant Management Diploma
Travel & Tourism Diploma
FAA Flight Attendant Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency Licensed Bartender
State of WI certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager

Education/Credentials
MBA Candidate - Everest University
B.S. Business Management - Florida Metropolitan University
A.S. Psychology - Ashworth College
Hotel & Restaurant Management Diploma
Travel & Tourism Diploma
FAA Flight Attendant Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency Licensed Bartender
State of WI certified ServSafe Food Protection Manager

Awards and Honors
Summa Cum Laude
FMU President's List
FMU Dean's List

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