A Guide to College Programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, and Tourism (Guide to College Programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism) (Paperback)

by Restaurant and Institutional Education Council on Hotel (Author)

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The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide available to today's education and training opportunities in culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism The hospitality and tourism industry is today's hottest and fastest-growing business area, with an explosion of exciting career opportunities all over the world. This unique guide provides up-to-date profiles of over 550 college and university programs designed to educate and train students for careers in culinary arts; hotel, restaurant, and foodservice management; and travel and tourism. Listings cover key program requirements, application procedures, and features, plus tuition, financial aid, and more. * Includes two-year, four-year, and graduate programs worldwide * New edition includes 45 new school listings * Features an overview of career paths, plus guidelines on choosing the right program CHRIE (Washington, DC) is the leading association of educators for the hospitality and tourism industry. Founded in 1946, CHRIE is actively supported by industry employers.

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Your gateway to today's hottest careers!

Over 550 Programs Worldwide

Your complete guide to educational opportunities in Culinary Arts Restaurant Management Foodservice Hotel and Lodging Management Convention and Meeting Services Travel and Tourism Recreation Services

Good food, interesting people, fun and exotic places, competitive salaries, and lots of room for advancement . . . these are just some of the reasons why so many people are being drawn to careers in culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism. But before you can take advantage of the many opportunities opening up in today's fastest growing industry, you've got to get the right kind of education, and this guide tells you how! Developed by members of CHRIE--the #1 association of hospitality and tourism industry educators--it helps you: Decide if a career in the hospitality and tourism industry is what you want Find the industry sector and career path that are right for you Determine what kind of training you'll need Zero in on the college program tailored to your interests, talents, and goals

The only complete guide to accredited programs in all areas of hospitality and tourism education, the CHRIE guide gives you the complete rundown on two-year, four-year, and graduate-level programs in North America and abroad. Each detailed listing fills you in on everything you need to know--about admission, faculty, facilities, program features, financial aid, job placement, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc; 6th edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471329428
• ISBN-13: 978-0471329428
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
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