LODGING CAREERS

Over 40% of GVSU's HTM students have an emphasis in the diversified lodging industry.  In 2006, this segment generated $26.6 billion in pretax profits, according to Smith Travel Research. Total industry revenue increased in 2006 to $133.4 billion, from $122.7 billion in 2005.

 Lodging has a diversified customer base:
  44% traveled for business
  56% traveled for leisure  (ALHA, 2007)

                                                                                       

The Lodging and Resort industry is an integral part of tourism. In the United States, tourism is currently the third largest retail industry, behind automotive and food stores. Travel and tourism is the nation’s largest services export industry, and one of America’s largest employers. In fact, it is the first, second, or third largest employer in 30 of the 50 states. The tourism industry includes more than 15 interrelated businesses, from lodging establishments, airlines, and restaurants, to cruise lines, car rental firms, travel agents, and tour operators (ALHA, 2008).

Lodging Faculty Mentors:

Kristen Jack

B-3-230 Mackinac Hall
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

Phone: 616 331-3167
FAX:  616 331-3115
E-mail: jackk@gvsu.edu

 

 

 Gail Zemmol

B-3-238 Mackinac Hall
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

Phone:  616 331-8866
FAX:  616 331-3115
Email:  zemmolg@gvsu.edu

 

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