Tourism and hospitality fields focus on the management, marketing, and operations of hotels, restaurants, parks, and other attractions. Event planning - often associated with tourism and hospitality - focuses on the budgets, timelines, legalities, and logistics of planning various kinds of events.
Career Guide
Designing your major
Your major may be indirectly or directly related to your career choice, and it’s only one of many pieces to finding a good career fit. There are many majors that are related to tourism, hospitality, and event planning, including:
Learn about careers in the field
- Airline Pilots
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants
- Dietitians and Attendants
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers
- Facilities Managers
- Flight Attendants
- Food Service Managers
- General and Operations Managers
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
- Park Naturalists
- Recreation Workers
- Religious Activities and Education Directors
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Tour Guides
- Travel Agents
- Travel Guides
Learn through experience
Join a student organization
Student organizations can help us clarify our interests and build experience. Here are a few ideas of organizations in this area:
- Dance Marathon
- DECA at IU
- IU Late Nite
- IU Outdoor Adventures
- Indiana University Student Alumni Association
- Indiana University Student Foundation
- Pageantry at IU
- Toastmasters At Kelley School of Business
- Theme Park and Attractions Club at IU
- Union Board
Volunteer opportunities
Volunteering in the community has many benefits for the community and for your personal and professional development. How can you use your knowledge and skills to make a difference?
Keep exploring
There are many ways to explore careers, through research, gaining experience, and talking with other people. Your career coach is here to mentor you and help you find ways to explore that fit you best.