Welcome to the Hospitality & Tourism Community! Learn more here about the different career paths you can pursue, get resources to start your career journey, and take the next steps to pursue career opportunities.
People who are interested in Hospitality & Tourism may be interested in careers that are heavily focused on management, marketing and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel-related services.
To discuss career opportunities and how to prepare for roles in this interest area, schedule an appointment with a career counselor through Clemson Job Link.
Career Pathways
Common career pathways associated with Hospitality & Tourism include but are not limited to:
- Concierges
- Lodging Managers
- Bankers
- Recreation Workers
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents
- Travel Agents
- Tour Guides
View the O*Net Online website to see more career pathways for Hospitality & Tourism. To learn about post-graduation outcomes of Clemson students who have received a bachelor’s degree, visit the Career Outcomes page.
Experiential Learning & Enrichment Activities
Engaging in academic and co-curricular experiences allows you to learn by doing and develop core competencies that equip you for life after Clemson. Additionally, these opportunities can help you to build confidence, explore interests, and experience varied organizations while expanding your professional network.
Consider the following academic and co-curricular opportunities:
Campus Resources
- Brand USA – External Resource
- CBSHS News
- Clemson Experiential Learning
- Grow in the Core Competencies Employers & Grad Schools Seek
- PRTM Student Groups & Associations
- South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism – External Resource
- Southeast Tourism Society – External Resource
- U.S. Travel Association – External Resource