Developed with input from industry experts, the Hospitality and Tourism Management program will give you practical hands-on education, ensuring you have the real-world knowledge and skills to achieve success in the workforce.

During this program, you will develop a strong understanding of the hospitality and tourism industries. You will gain knowledge in guest experiences delivery, sales and marketing, service and applied leadership, all complemented by a strong financial management foundation. You will expand your knowledge by choosing a specialization in travel and tourism, entrepreneurship and innovation, hotel and accommodation management, restaurant and service operations, event management, beverage management and more.

Develop qualities that are in high demand for all hospitality and tourism jobs such as communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. The industry is fast-paced and requires you to be adaptable, enthusiastic and resilient. If you enjoy keeping busy and working within a team to achieve common goals, then this career is perfect for you.

Restaurant and Service Operations specialization
Learn service operations management skills through practical, hands-on training in the renowned Highwood restaurant and executing special events on and off campus with our key industry partners. Your training will cover beverage and service operations, facility management and design, as well as people leadership and inventory management.

Other areas of specialization:

Hotel and Accommodations
Multi-Disciplinary
Beverage Management
Travel and Tourism
Event Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
A career in hospitality provides many travel opportunities with jobs available all over the globe. When you graduate, your career options will be diverse. Consider an exciting career as a travel agent, event planner, food and beverage manager, hotelier or start your very own business – the sky’s the limit!

Is this the right fit for me?
To succeed in this program, you should:

Attend and actively participate in all classes
Be prepared to work in teams and within the industry to get workplace experience
Have an understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry, including rewards and challenges
Become familiar and adhere to SAIT's policies and procedures
Have strong written and oral communication skills
If you are engaged in campus life and take advantage of SAIT services and resources, you may be more likely to experience success in SAIT's programs.

Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT Hospitality and Tourism Management diploma. As a Hospitality and Tourism Management graduate, you will have the opportunity to continue into the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management degree to further your education in the field.

Graduates can pursue job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, private clubs and attractions locally and worldwide. Related careers include:

junior manager/floor manager
server
bartender
closing supervisor.