Hospitality and Tourism
If you love creating unforgettable experiences, working with people, and exploring the world, Hospitality and Tourism is a career path to consider.
This area of interest is all about bringing people together and creating moments that matter. At NAU, you’ll gain the leadership, business, and customer service skills to advance in the fast-moving world of hotels, restaurants, events, and global travel.
What is Hospitality and Tourism?
Make people feel at home—anywhere in the world. Hospitality and Tourism is where business meets creativity. You’ll learn how to manage teams, operations, and guest experiences all while developing your own leadership style in an industry built around people.
What you'll study
NAU’s Hospitality and Tourism program is ranked among the best in the country. Our students learn from industry-experienced faculty and gain real experience in on-campus restaurants and events. You’ll study:
- Hotel and restaurant operations
- Event planning and management
- Tourism and travel trends
- Guest service and experience design
- Hospitality marketing and sales
- Business management and leadership
You’ll also gain hands-on experience through internships, student-run enterprises, and partnerships with top hospitality brands.
Career possibilities
With a degree in Hospitality and Tourism, you'll be ready to lead in a high-energy, people-first industry with endless opportunities to grow. Get ready to work anywhere in the world with career paths leading to corporate hospitality, international tourism, or event and conference management, among countless other options.
Hospitality and Tourism degrees offered at NAU
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FAQs: Hospitality and Tourism degrees
What makes NAU’s Hospitality programs stand out?
NAU’s Hotel & Restaurant Management program has a strong reputation for industry-focused education and is consistently ranked among the top 10 programs in the United States. The program’s close ties with global brands help students land internships and launch successful careers in a competitive industry.
Can I study abroad in this program?
Absolutely! Many students explore international hospitality and tourism through study abroad or global internships.
Do I need to be super outgoing for this field?
No. While people skills help, the industry also values planners, problem-solvers, and behind-the-scenes leaders.
Is there a business side to this degree?
Yes, hospitality is a business at its core. You'll learn about finance, marketing, HR, operations, and management strategy through the lens of Hospitality and Tourism.
Will I get experience before I graduate?
Yes! Internships, job shadowing, and student-run hospitality ventures are built into the curriculum to help you gain real-world skills and résumé power.
What's next on your trail to NAU?
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