Tourism and Travel in Missouri prepares students for careers in travel services, tourism promotion, and destination management. This pathway addresses demand for travel professionals in Missouri's tourism industry, which is significant for both domestic and international visitors. Students gain expertise in travel products, customer service, destination knowledge, and travel technology.
The curriculum covers tourism fundamentals, travel products and services, destination marketing, travel technology, and customer relations. Students learn about travel destinations, travel packages, and tourism industry dynamics. Projects involve developing travel packages, marketing destinations, and providing travel recommendations. Emphasis on customer service excellence, destination knowledge, and travel technology is integrated throughout. Students understand the tourism industry and career pathways.
Graduates work as travel agents, tourism coordinators, destination marketers, or pursue tourism management. The pathway provides foundation for travel careers.
Tourism and Travel at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Missouri's tourism and travel standards require competency in travel services, customer service, and destination knowledge. The curriculum aligns with tourism industry standards and best practices.
Students must demonstrate proficiency in travel products, customer service, travel technology, and destination knowledge. State standards incorporate Missouri's tourism resources and destinations.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Tourism and Travel |
| Tourism Operations and Services |
| Destination Marketing and Management |
| Tourism Industry Practicum |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 1
- ✓ProStart Certificate of Achievement - Year 2
- ✓Hospitality Tourism Specialist (HTS)
- ✓Guest Service Gold - Tourism
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- ✓ServSafe Food Handler
- ✓ServSafe Manager
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.
Travel Agent
Entry LevelSalary range: $35,570 - $52,120
Adjusted for cost of living: $38,764
Tourism Coordinator
Entry LevelAdjusted for cost of living: $43,592
Destination Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $51,050 - $122,580
Adjusted for cost of living: $84,361
Tourism Director
ExperiencedAdjusted for cost of living: $67,568
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Internships with travel agencies, tourism boards, hotels, attractions, and destination marketing organizations throughout Missouri.
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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