Tourism Management
In 2019, the U.S. Travel Industry generated at total of $2.6 trillion in economic output, and supported a total of 15.8 million American jobs. 4 out of 5 domestic trips taken are for leisure purposes (80%), and direct spending on leisure travel by domestic and international travelers totaled $792.4 billion in 2019.
2019 U.S. Travel Industry Impact
Employment Opportunities
Convention & Visitors Bureaus Manager
Cruise Management
Destination Management or Marketing
Local Government
Outdoor and Adventure Travel
Tour Operations/Entrepreneurs
Tourist Information Center Manager
Travel Agent/Manager
Tourism Management Faculty:
Robert Robins, Senior Affiliate Professor
HTM 213 - Introduction to Food & Beverage Management
HTM 250 - Food Production & Kitchen Management
HTM 268 - Adventure Tourism
HTM 333 - Hospitality Facilities Management
Mr. Robins' Profile
A. Scott Rood, Associate Professor
HTM 235 - Tourism & Commercial Recreation Systems
Mr. Rood's Profile
Michael Scantlebury, Associate Professor
HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
HTM 202 - International Tourism
HTM 375 - Hospitality and Tourism Research
Dr. Scantlebury's Profile
Lorie Tuma, Assistant Professor
HTM 202 - International Tourism
HTM 402 - Tourism Policy Issues