A Guide to College Programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Tourism

Download or read book A Guide to College Programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Tourism written by Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your gateway to today′s hottest careers! Over 550 Programs Worldwide Your complete guide to educational opportunities in ∗ Culinary Arts ∗ Restaurant Management ∗ Foodservice ∗ Hotel and Lodging Management ∗ Convention and Meeting Services ∗ Travel and Tourism ∗ Recreation Services Good food, interesting people, fun and exotic places, competitive salaries, and lots of room for advancement . . . these are just some of the reasons why so many people are being drawn to careers in culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism. But before you can take advantage of the many opportunities opening up in today′s fastest growing industry, you′ve got to get the right kind of education, and this guide tells you how! Developed by members of CHRIE–the #1 association of hospitality and tourism industry educators–it helps you: ∗ Decide if a career in the hospitality and tourism industry is what you want ∗ Find the industry sector and career path that are right for you ∗ Determine what kind of training you′ll need ∗ Zero in on the college program tailored to your interests, talents, and goals The only complete guide to accredited programs in all areas of hospitality and tourism education, the CHRIE guide gives you the complete rundown on two–year, four–year, and graduate–level programs in North America and abroad. Each detailed listing fills you in on everything you need to know–about admission, faculty, facilities, program features, financial aid, job placement, and much more.