Hospitality & Tourism

Hundreds of Hospitality & Tourism educational opportunities in a variety of trades and programs are offered throughout the state in school districts, community colleges and state universities.

The Hospitality & Tourism Career Cluster has four pathways:

• Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services
• Lodging
• Travel and Tourism
• Recreation, Amusements & Attractions

Hospitality & Tourism infographic (PDF)

Program Planning Resources

• Curriculum Frameworks
• Hospitality & Tourism Program of Work (RTF)
• FACS Programs Teacher Certifications (PDF)
• CTE Career Cluster PLC Webinars:
  • Culinary Arts and Related Industry Certifications PLC Webinar with Guest Presenter, Chef Paul Bonanno, School District of Hillsborough County 8/10/2021 - PowerPoint slides (PDF)

Organizations

Career and Technical Student Organizations

• Florida Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
• Florida SkillsUSA

Teacher/ Educator Professional Organizations

• Florida Educators of Family and Consumer Science (PDF)
• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
• American Culinary Federation
• American Hotel & Lodging Association
• Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE)
• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
  • ProStart
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP)
• National Restaurant Association

For additional information about this Career Cluster, contact Anne Nyman, State Supervisor for Hospitality & Tourism Education, 850-245-9900.