The management of hospitality service establishments continues to be one of the nation’s great growth industries, and the future has never looked brighter. More than 50 percent of the American food dollar is spent in food service establishments, a figure likely to increase in the years ahead. The Food Service industry will employ one out of every 10 workers in the year 2000 and beyond. Click HERE to view the RHT information sheet. Today’s consumers demand more sophisticated food service. They are becoming more quality and time conscious, and they desire greater variety as demonstrated by the popularity of “specialty restaurants” and establishments offering menus for the health-conscious customer. Employers are constantly seeking qualified food service managers who can meet these and other consumer demands. At Ohio University, the Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism program prepares you to meet the challenges of the industry by emphasizing a program that combines educational expertise with up-to-date, on-the-job experience. If you enjoy working with food and would like to learn the details of operating a business, directing the work of others, and successfully marketing your operation, then consider majoring in this exciting program at Ohio University.

Careers in management, marketing, accounting, finance, customer service, human resources, concierge, security, maintenance, and more are available in different sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry, including: • Lodging industry • Food and beverage industry • Private Club industry • Cruise lines • Casino and gaming industry • Theme parks • Resorts • Senior-living facilities Internships: Students are required to complete an internship before they graduate in order to be better prepared for their career opportunity upon graduation. Places for internships can be national, such as Walt Disney World in Florida or California, and international, such as organizations in Asia, Europe, and Australia.