Travel and Hospitality

3 Reasons to Become a Travel Agent
If you’re looking for a fun career that allows you to work directly with clients and has work from home opportunities, becoming a travel agent could be the perfect job for you! As a travel agent, you’ll help clients book their perfect vacations, from travel to hotel accommodation – and even plan itineraries so they see all of the best sites wherever they go. Here’s what you should know about working in travel and tourism, and how to get started in the field!
May 12, 2022
5 min read

5 Rewarding Travel and Tourism Careers
If you’re a people person searching for a rewarding job that allows you to use your communication and interpersonal skills on a daily basis, a career in travel, tourism, and hospitality could be the perfect fit for you. But what jobs are available that pay well and might allow you to travel? Take a look at these five rewarding travel and tourism jobs to help you figure out which career path suits you best.
Mar 18, 2022
6 min read

The Importance of ServSafe Certification
ServSafe Certification is so essential to certain workplaces that many employers in the hospitality and food industries require an employee to take and pass the exam within a certain time frame after being hired. Learn more about the importance of ServSafe Certification in this Student Life Blog post!
Aug 22, 2017
5 min read

Guest Service Agent 101: What Will I Learn?
Guest Service Agents, Hotel Concierges, and Guest Relations Associates serve as front-line representatives for hotels and resorts, ensuring guests’ needs are met during their stay. If you’re not sure that studying to become a Guest Service Agent is right for you, check out some of what you’ll learn throughout your training!
Aug 16, 2017
3 min read

Responsibilities of a Guest Service Agent
Guest service agents, concierges, and others in the fast-paced hospitality industry are constantly on the move, working to meet the needs of customers and guarantee that their stay is both memorable and seamless. But what is it that guest service agents actually do? Find out in this Student Life Blog post!
Apr 06, 2017
3 min read

How to Become a Guest Service Agent
Guest service agents are trained to provide outstanding service on the front lines of the hospitality industry. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your path towards becoming a valued member of the hospitality industry as a concierge or guest service agent!
Mar 13, 2017
3 min read

5 Exciting Hospitality Careers
Whether you're working behind the scenes in hotel management or on the front lines as a guest service agent, the hospitality industry is an exciting one to be a part of. Here are some of the most exciting careers in the hospitality industry.
Feb 17, 2017
5 min read

Qualities of a Guest Service Agent
It takes a certain type of person to work in the hospitality industry, and there are a few specific traits that are beneficial for concierges and guest service agents to have. Learn what it takes to excel in the hospitality industry as a guest service agent here.
Feb 09, 2017
3 min read