HFT FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
CHAPTER 29 - correct answer ✔✔CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM EDUCATION
Growth in the Industry: - correct answer ✔✔The demand for hospitality and tourism educators
is derived directly from the demand for people working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Tourism is the largest industry in the world and the third largest industry in the US.
The segments of lodging accommodation and foodservice comprise about 10% of all
employment nationally.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor, the hospitality
industry increased nearly 17% in wage and salary employment between 2004 and 2013.
The expected growth of the convention and event sector between 2013 and 2025 is 44%.
Growth in the Industry continued: - correct answer ✔✔According to the National Restaurant
Association (NRA), restaurant sales have reached $65 billion in sales with an estimated 13.1
million employees for the restaurant industry, representing 10% of the US workforce.
In addition, employment in the restaurant industry is expected to increase by another 1.3
million jobs by 2025, with employment reaching 14.4 million by 2025.
Restaurant sales constitute 4% of the US GDP.
The US Travel and Tourism (T&T) industry is also expected to contribute 2.8% to the Gross
Domestic Product in 2013, generating $438 billion.
The T&T industry is expected to increase to $628.5 billion by 2023.
- In terms of employment in the T&T industry, it is expected to expand from 10.1% of the total
employment by 2023.
, Growth in H&T Education: - correct answer ✔✔Primary growth in the 1900s and 21st century
has been in the 4-year baccalaureate granting institutions, offering degrees in hospitality and
tourism management.
In the early 1970's, there were only about 40 such hospitality management programs, and now
there are approximately 300.
According to the Guide to College Programs in Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary Arts, there were
more than 170 undergrad programs, and this number has grown to nearly 300 in recent years.
Among US schools in hospitality and tourism education, two-year institutions ranked first in
total number, followed by four-year institutions and culinary programs, as illustrated in the
FIGURE.
Types of Schools in US H&T Education (Figure): - correct answer ✔✔Culinary: 177 schools
Two-year institutions (associate degree): 330 schools
Four-year institutions (bachelor's degree): 214 schools
International opportunities: 54 schools
- The number of schools in each category are identified based on the Guide to College Programs
in Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary Arts and College source Online database.
- While all schools may not be represented, it is apparent that there are close to 800 schools of
various types in the hospitality and tourism area.
Hospitality & Tourism Educators' Qualifications and Responsibilities: - correct answer
✔✔Educators of all subjects require different sets of skills, experience, and academic
preparation, and hospitality and tourism educators are no exception.
Differences in the duties, the number of course taught, the type of academic research, and the
salaries are related to the type of institutions in which they work.
Careers in Secondary and Vocational Schools: - correct answer ✔✔Students taking hospitality
courses at the high school or vocational level are preparing for entry-level positions in
foodservice and lodging operations.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
CHAPTER 29 - correct answer ✔✔CAREERS IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM EDUCATION
Growth in the Industry: - correct answer ✔✔The demand for hospitality and tourism educators
is derived directly from the demand for people working in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Tourism is the largest industry in the world and the third largest industry in the US.
The segments of lodging accommodation and foodservice comprise about 10% of all
employment nationally.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor, the hospitality
industry increased nearly 17% in wage and salary employment between 2004 and 2013.
The expected growth of the convention and event sector between 2013 and 2025 is 44%.
Growth in the Industry continued: - correct answer ✔✔According to the National Restaurant
Association (NRA), restaurant sales have reached $65 billion in sales with an estimated 13.1
million employees for the restaurant industry, representing 10% of the US workforce.
In addition, employment in the restaurant industry is expected to increase by another 1.3
million jobs by 2025, with employment reaching 14.4 million by 2025.
Restaurant sales constitute 4% of the US GDP.
The US Travel and Tourism (T&T) industry is also expected to contribute 2.8% to the Gross
Domestic Product in 2013, generating $438 billion.
The T&T industry is expected to increase to $628.5 billion by 2023.
- In terms of employment in the T&T industry, it is expected to expand from 10.1% of the total
employment by 2023.
, Growth in H&T Education: - correct answer ✔✔Primary growth in the 1900s and 21st century
has been in the 4-year baccalaureate granting institutions, offering degrees in hospitality and
tourism management.
In the early 1970's, there were only about 40 such hospitality management programs, and now
there are approximately 300.
According to the Guide to College Programs in Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary Arts, there were
more than 170 undergrad programs, and this number has grown to nearly 300 in recent years.
Among US schools in hospitality and tourism education, two-year institutions ranked first in
total number, followed by four-year institutions and culinary programs, as illustrated in the
FIGURE.
Types of Schools in US H&T Education (Figure): - correct answer ✔✔Culinary: 177 schools
Two-year institutions (associate degree): 330 schools
Four-year institutions (bachelor's degree): 214 schools
International opportunities: 54 schools
- The number of schools in each category are identified based on the Guide to College Programs
in Hospitality, Tourism, & Culinary Arts and College source Online database.
- While all schools may not be represented, it is apparent that there are close to 800 schools of
various types in the hospitality and tourism area.
Hospitality & Tourism Educators' Qualifications and Responsibilities: - correct answer
✔✔Educators of all subjects require different sets of skills, experience, and academic
preparation, and hospitality and tourism educators are no exception.
Differences in the duties, the number of course taught, the type of academic research, and the
salaries are related to the type of institutions in which they work.
Careers in Secondary and Vocational Schools: - correct answer ✔✔Students taking hospitality
courses at the high school or vocational level are preparing for entry-level positions in
foodservice and lodging operations.
