Hospitality and Tourism Management
Why Study Hospitality and Tourism Management at U of G?
The Hospitality and Tourism Management program at the University of Guelph opens a world of opportunities: from international work to events, resorts, restaurants, your own business, and much more. From corporate social responsibility in business to evaluating hospitality operations, your Hospitality and Tourism Management degree works for you, opening limitless pathways to success in the fast-paced hospitality and tourism industry.
International Focus
Prepare for a business career in the growing global experience economy. Learn to promote travel destinations, plan events, develop resorts and more. In this program, you can study in another country, network with alumni, and create unique learning opportunities.
Focus on Experiential Learning
This program explores the latest practices of hotel operations, food service, and tourism policy, built on a solid business foundation. It focuses on experiential learning, including co-op, a state-of-the-art food lab, hotel field trips, and case competitions.
Make Your Degree Work for You
In your second year, you can choose your area of emphasis to suit your career goals. Dive deeper into marketing, event management, beverage management, sustainability, international tourism and more.
To see all courses offered in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program, visit our Academic Calendar.
Gain Valuable Experience Through Co-op
Our Hospitality and Tourism Management co-op provides 12 months of real-world co-op experience, with 20% of students participating in international exchanges and over 1200 real-world hospitality and tourism industry hours acquired throughout their degree. This co-op is designed to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career improving students’ job search skills, work performance and networking abilities, and boosting resume experience. Learn more about the Hospitality and Tourism Management Co-op program.
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Accelerate Your Degree with Our Three-Year Format
The B.Comm. in Hospitality and Tourism Management offers a three-year accelerated option for those seeking a comprehensive business education and jumpstart their career or further studies in less time. This program is perfect for driven students ready for a more intensive learning experience. By condensing the program into three years, they still get the same top-quality education, access to industry connections, and hands-on learning opportunities while being able to enter the industry in a shorter timeframe.
Students looking to enter the three-year program will register for the non-coop version of the B.Comm. in Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Guelph and work with the program counsellor once accepted to accelerate their study plan.
Careers in Hospitality and Tourism Management
In Canada and beyond, our graduates span the global hospitality and tourism industry, from roles in operations management to marketing and communications, restaurant management, hotel investment analysts, event planners and much more. With over a year of co-op experience and over a thousand hours of relevant hospitality and tourism industry experience throughout your studies, your degree works for you and your career to open possibilities across the world and across industry
Here are just a few careers our graduates have successfully pursued:
- Hotel/restaurant manager
- Event planner
- Destination tourism planner
- Resort recreation director
- Conference manager
- Hotel investment analyst
Hear From A Hospitality and Tourism Management Alum
Going to the University of Guelph expedited my career and helped me open up seven more restaurants for the company. The skillsets I gained at the U of G were lifelong skills I could apply in any position.
Discover More Options
Students considering Hospitality and Tourism Management may also be interested in Sport and Event Management, Food and Agricultural Business, Marketing Management, International Development Studies, or other majors.
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