Introduction To Hospitality Industry In US
Currently, Hospitality becomes the world’s largest service industry. United State is chief site of innovation in the hospitality industry. Some Hospitality Industry that was originated in US is now expanded worldwide. US Hospitality Industry is now considered as best in the world.
Hospitality Colleges in US offers courses like tourism course, culinary schools and hotel management course. Colleges in US are either called as Schools Of Hotel and Restaurant Administration or Hospitality Schools.
In 2017, the travel and tourism industry in US generates more than $1.6 trillion in economy output. This output represents the 2.8% of total GDP (Gross Domestic Product). From 2009 to 2017, US hotel gross booking grew from $116 billion to $185 billion. Revenue of Airline also jumped from $155 billion to $222 billion.
United States is considered as the best place to study Hospitality Management. Companies like Hilton, Hyatt, Marriot, and Wyndham tend to recruit employees from universities in United States. US is considered as the home of the world’s top hospitality schools. There are four states in United State that are internationally recognized for both top ranked hospitality schools and tourist destination. These states are:-
- California
- Florida
- New York
- South Carolina