This program is part of the National Center for Tourism & Hospitality, a career division of National College. Students will receive training for exciting careers with airlines, hotels, cruise lines, travel agencies, restaurants/bars, resorts, theme parks, tour companies, reservation centers, visitor/convention services, and many other travel-related businesses.
As an official test site for the Institute of Certified Travel Agents and the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association, National College provides students an opportunity to earn highly coveted designations and certifications in key skill areas, including management, sales & marketing, customer-service excellence, and tourism product-knowledge subjects. Computers are used across the curriculum to ensure hands-on experience in the latest technology used by airlines, hotels, and travel agencies, and students gain practical knowledge through an active internship program with local tourism businesses.
The classes in this program can prepare you to successfully complete the Hospitality Skill Certifications and Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) Designation/Destination Specialist examinations.
Program Core Courses - What You'll Study
- Customer Service & Sales in Tourism
- Popular Destinations
- Careers in Tourism
- Hospitality Human Resources
- Hospitality Marketing
- Tourism Analysis and Destinations Management
- Food & Beverage Management
- Convention and Event Management
- Facilities Management and Design
- Computer Reservations
- Front Office Management
- Housekeeping Management
Career Opportunities in Tourism and Hospitality
Occupations may be found with airlines, hotels, cruise ships, travel agencies, restaurants/bars, resorts, theme parks, tour companies, reservation centers, visitor/convention services, and many other travel-related businesses. |
The Roanoke Valley Campus of National College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas.
The Louisville, Bristol, Danville (VA), Lynchburg, Harrisonburg, and Lexington Campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas.
All other campuses of National College are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and diplomas. |
