This pathway prepares students for careers in hospitality and tourism throughout Georgia's growing tourism sector. Students develop skills in customer service, event planning, hospitality operations, and tourism management. The program combines service excellence with hospitality business knowledge. Georgia's tourism industry in Atlanta, Savannah, and resorts creates career opportunities. The pathway prepares graduates for hospitality positions with advancement to management roles.
Curriculum covers hospitality fundamentals, customer service excellence, event planning, facility operations, and revenue management. Students learn tourism marketing and destination management. The pathway emphasizes service quality and guest satisfaction. Students understand hospitality safety and sanitation. Field experiences in hospitality settings develop practical skills. Students engage with Georgia's hospitality and tourism professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for front-line hospitality positions with advancement to management.
Georgia's thriving tourism industry provides abundant hospitality career opportunities.
Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in hospitality operations, customer service, and tourism management. Students must understand guest satisfaction principles.
Courses emphasize customer service skills and hospitality operations. Certifications in hospitality and tourism are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism |
| Hospitality Management |
| Recreation and Tourism Operations |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓ServSafe Food Handler
- ✓ServSafe Manager
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 1
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 2
- ✓Hospitality Tourism Specialist (HTS)
- ✓Guest Service Gold - Tourism
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Front Desk Agent
Entry LevelSalary range: $25,520 - $33,690
Hospitality Specialist
Entry LevelSalary range: $44,060 - $78,870
Event Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $36,800 - $63,060
Manager/Director
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with hotels, resorts, event venues, and tourism organizations throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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