Discover Your Future in the Hotel Industry
A career in the hotel and hospitality industry opens the door to a world of opportunity. From front-line guest services and event planning to sales, marketing, finance, and leadership roles, there are countless pathways to match your talents and interests.
This is an industry built on people, passion, and creating unforgettable experiences. Whether you dream of managing a luxury resort, leading a culinary team, building a career in operations, or traveling the world through global hotel brands, your journey can start here.
The hotel industry offers more than just a job—it’s a career filled with growth, variety, and the chance to make a lasting impact on others every single day.
Your career can begin here. Where will it take you?
Want to learn more about this incredible industry? We encourage you to learn more through the following resources:
- American Hotel & Lodging Association - The Hotel Industry: Build a Rewarding Career | Explore the many pathways available throughout the hotel industry and the benefits to being a part of this growing sector.
- Texas Hotel & Lodging Association - Hotel Careers – Build a rewarding career in the exciting world of Texas hotels. Experience endless opportunities for growth, competitive pay, and unforgettable adventures. Discover your pathway to success! - Texas Hotel and Lodging
- Richardson High School (Student Project) - TexasHotelHub.org
Want to find out what skills are most needed to succeed in this industry? We have some links to several articles that will help you learn what most employers want to see in their employees.
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- (U.S. Dept of Labor) | The Competitive Edge
- (Handshake) | Soft skills 101: definition + 50 examples
- (Accor) | Top 10 must-have skills to thrive in a hospitality career
- (Hospitality Net) | 11 essential hospitality skills for career success (& resume tips)
- (Forbes) | 10 Essential Soft Skills with examples
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Want to further your education? Following are some of the area's educational institutions that offer hospitality programs:
- Collin College (Collin County) - Hospitality and Food Service Management - Overview | Collin College
- Dallas College (Dallas County) - Study Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts at Dallas College
- Tarrant County College - Earn an Associate Degree in Hospitality Management — TCC
- University of North Texas - Dallas - Hospitality Management Bachelors Degree | Dallas, Texas
- University of North Texas - Denton - College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism | University of North Texas
- University of Texas - Arlington - Department of Management - College of Business - The University of Texas at Arlington
Looking for employment opportunities? Are you interested in finding a part-time or seasonal position or summer internship?
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