Hospitality Industry

International hotel management – a thriving, dynamic industry

The booming global industry of hospitality and tourism ranges from work in bars, restaurants and hotels, to cruise ships, five-star resorts, and tourism organisations. Graduates of AIHS find many opportunities to work within the hospitality industry, both in Australia and internationally, during their studies and upon graduation.

There are currently close to a million people employed by the Tourism and Hospitality industry in Australia, and this figure is expected to increase to more than 1.2 million by the year 2020. Tourism and hospitality are major revenue earners for Australia.

AIHS’s many strong relationships within the industry ensure that students and graduates can find outstanding opportunities in whatever role and sector of the industry they wish to pursue.

For more information on the hospitality industry in Australia, please visit Tourism Australia.

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One of the fastest growing industries in the world

There are many exciting international career options for graduates to pursue in this growth industry that is predicted to account for 8.4% of all jobs (or 1 in every 11.8 jobs) globally by 2019.

The contribution of Travel & Tourism to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to rise from 9.4% (US$5,474 bn) in 2009 to 9.5% (US$10,478 bn) by 2019.

Real GDP growth for the Travel & Tourism economy is expected to average 4.0% per annum over the coming 10 years.

Export earnings from international visitors and tourism goods are expected to generate 10.9% of total exports (US$1,980 bn) in 2009, growing (in nominal terms) to US$4,132 bn (9.8% of the total) in 2019.

World Travel and Tourism Council (2009)