Hospitality and tourism relates to the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants and other food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events, and travel related services. The recruitment timeline in this industry is based on position vacancy.
Where UMD Alumni Have Worked or Interned
Hospitality and Tourism
Marriott International, Hilton, Sodexo, Life! Casino & Hotel
Sports and Recreation
University of Maryland, Washington Nationals, Under Armour, ESPN, WMUC Radio, The Baltimore Sun
Career options if you have a...
- Marketing Assistant
- Event Coordinator
- Scout
- Agent
- Sports Marketing Coordinator
- Athletic Trainer
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Facilities Manager
- Producer
- Sports Reporter
- Revenue Auditor
- Director of Operations
- Athletic Director
- Athletic Trainer
- Media Relations Director
- Guest Services Manager
- Sales Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Ecotourism Manager
- Faculty
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Ways to Gain Experience
Student Organizations
Campus Programs
Professional Associations
Connect with Alumni in Terrapins Connect
Tips for Finding a Job & Internship
- Gain experience in these fields during your time on campus. Volunteer, get a part-time job or take on additional leadership roles within your student organization. The ability to show you have been involved in these fields as you pursue internships and full-time employment will be of extreme value. For Hospitality, consider event management opportunities with the Riggs Alumni Center, Dining Services, Conference and Visitor Services or the Stamp Student Union. Related to Sports and Recreation, consider opportunities within RecWell and the Department of Athletics.
- Job Search sites for careers in Hospitality include HCareers, Cruise Industry Jobs, Travel, tourism and hospitality jobs
- Gaining certifications can be an effective way to increase your knowledge and demonstrate your commitment to these career paths. For Sports and Recreation, you might consider CPR/AED Certification, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Certified Athletic Trainer or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
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