The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster focuses on the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food/beverage services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel-related services.
This career cluster includes occupations ranging from reservation and transportation ticket agent to event planner and general manager.
Salary and job descriptions for select careers in this cluster:
Chefs and Head Cooks
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Certifications offered:
- Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- NOCTI: Travel and Tourism
- ServSafe Manage
Campuses with Programs in Hospitality & Tourism
High School
- Austin High School
- Bowie High School
- Clifton Career Development School
- Travis ECHS
CTE Programs of Study/Offered Courses
Culinary Arts
- Introduction to Culinary Arts
- Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
- Culinary Arts
- Advanced Culinary Arts
- Practicum in Culinary Arts
Lodging and Resort Management
- Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
- Travel and Tourism Management
- Hospitality Services
- Practicum in Hospitality Services