Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation
Create memorable experiences through careers in hospitality, tourism, and recreation.
Interested in travel, events, food service, or customer experience? This pathway connects you to careers focused on service, entertainment, and creating positive experiences for others.
From hotels and restaurants to tourism, event planning, and recreation, this sector offers opportunities to build strong people skills and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Explore job outlook, salaries, and demand to see where this career pathway can take you.
See which courses your school offers to help you get started in this career pathway.
SBConnect Industry Chats
🎥 Explore Careers Through Real Stories
Watch industry professionals share what their jobs are really like, how they got started, and what it takes to succeed in this field.
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What does it take to turn a passion for cooking into a career? In this episode of Workforce Wednesday, we meet Chef Jones, a private chef who shares how culinary training, creativity, and entrepreneurship can come together in a unique career path. From building skills at Le Cordon Bleu to creating personalized food experiences for clients, Chef Jones gives students a look into the world of private culinary service and what it takes to succeed in the industry.
![Director of Sales - Ayres Hotel Fontana, Rialto]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774564153/sbcssk12caus/jrkdncyjqze4hyuv653q/DirectorofSales-AyresHotelFontanaRialto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774564153/sbcssk12caus/jrkdncyjqze4hyuv653q/DirectorofSales-AyresHotelFontanaRialto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774564153/sbcssk12caus/jrkdncyjqze4hyuv653q/DirectorofSales-AyresHotelFontanaRialto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774564153/sbcssk12caus/jrkdncyjqze4hyuv653q/DirectorofSales-AyresHotelFontanaRialto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774564153/sbcssk12caus/jrkdncyjqze4hyuv653q/DirectorofSales-AyresHotelFontanaRialto.jpg","width":1280}])
![Front Desk Agent - Ayres Hotel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1774564570/sbcssk12caus/m94a4akybnodi01r30px/FrontDeskAgent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1774564570/sbcssk12caus/m94a4akybnodi01r30px/FrontDeskAgent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1774564570/sbcssk12caus/m94a4akybnodi01r30px/FrontDeskAgent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1774564570/sbcssk12caus/m94a4akybnodi01r30px/FrontDeskAgent.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1774564570/sbcssk12caus/m94a4akybnodi01r30px/FrontDeskAgent.jpg","width":1280}])
🏨 This week's Workforce Wednesday takes us to Ayres Hotel in Rialto, where we spoke with a front desk agent about their journey into hospitality. Discover what it’s like to be the friendly face greeting guests, managing reservations, and ensuring a smooth stay. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the hotel industry, this episode is for you! 🛎️ #WorkforceWednesday #HospitalityCareers #AyresHotel #FrontDeskLife