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
![Person standing on rock ledge overlooking town in the valley](/cms4/asset/24B51DC1-F8F7-AF1D-4248B60B8BFE8713/ledge_overlooking_valley_-_stock[1669927572].jpg)
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, Affiliate Professor](/cms4/asset/24B51DC1-F8F7-AF1D-4248B60B8BFE8713/robert_-_cms4_small_2017[1490729101].jpg)
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, Assistant Professor and Assistant Department Chair](/cms4/asset/24B51DC1-F8F7-AF1D-4248B60B8BFE8713/scott_rood_2019_-_small_cms[1564777775].jpg)
A. Scott Rood, Associate Professor
HTM 235 - Tourism & Commercial Recreation Systems
Mr. Rood's Profile
![Michael Scantlebury, Associate Professor](/cms4/asset/24B51DC1-F8F7-AF1D-4248B60B8BFE8713/michael_s_-_cms4_small[1490730733].jpg)
Michael Scantlebury, Associate Professor
HTM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
HTM 202 - International Tourism
HTM 375 - Hospitality and Tourism Research
Dr. Scantlebury's Profile
![photo of professor Lorie Tuma](/cms4/asset/24B51DC1-F8F7-AF1D-4248B60B8BFE8713/lorie_2017_-_cms4_small(2)[1498834199].jpg)
Lorie Tuma, Assistant Professor
HTM 202 - International Tourism
HTM 402 - Tourism Policy Issues