Career Stats

• Growth & Wages*
• + 6.7% by 2018
• *$46,320
• Job Prospects
• Food and Beverage
• Front Desk
• Housekeeping
• Night Auditing

Career Profile

Hotel and Restaurant Management Careers

There's no doubt that today's hospitality industry is fast-paced and ever changing. The National Restaurant Association projects that the restaurant industry's overall economic impact is expected to exceed $1.7 trillion dollars in 2011. And, the lodging industry contributes nearly $134 billion dollars to the economy according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association. This welcome news makes it clear that hotel and restaurant management careers are growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, hotel and restaurant mangers combined hold nearly 263,000 jobs with growth expected through 2018.*

Did you know?

Between 1970 and 2011, restaurant sales have grown from $42.8 billion to a staggering $604.2 billion. According to a survey sponsored by The National Restaurant Association, 86% of adults said going out to a restaurant is a nice break from the monotony of daily life. The travel and hospitality industry is responsible for generating 1.8 trillion in economic output and employing 7.5 million Americans.**

The hospitality industry will bring tremendous growth for those interested in hotel and restaurant management careers. Management choices are abundant and include food and beverage, front desk management, night audit, housekeeping, security or use your training from PCDI to open and manage your own bed and breakfast.

Training for Hotel and Restaurant Management careers

PCDI's hotel and restaurant management school has been developed to help you cultivate skills essential for hotel and restaurant management careers. 20 easy to follow comprehensive courses will give you the expertise you need for success in the fast-paced hospitality industry. Since each lesson is offered online, you set your own pace. Study when or wherever is best for you. That means you could be ready to pursue hotel and restaurant management careers in as little as 6 months.

And, we make getting started easy. All your study materials, including textbooks and workbooks, are included in our low tuition. Plus, interest-free monthly payment plans make getting your hotel and restaurant management training affordable.

Why Wait?

Expedite your journey to Hotel and Restaurant Management careers today! Enroll online or call 1-888-909-0558 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Interested in Hotel and Restaurant Management careers? Learn more about our hotel and restaurant management course materials and options for financing your education by visiting AshworthCollege.edu. Ashworth College is a division of PCDI, a leader in distance education.

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Hotels and Other Accommodations and Food Services and Drinking Places – overall industry growth combined.

**Source: American Hotel & Lodging Association