Adventures from Granny’s Basement: Exploring Careers in
Hospitality & Tourism
In this book, explore careers in hospitality and tourism. Come witht the kids as they visit careers that help us have fun! Hear from a chef, server, tour guide and more. Learn about careers through the people who love what they do each day!
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Did you love learning about careers with Frances and Henry? Keep the learning journey going by trying one of these activities.
More on Hospitality & Tourism:
Would you like to get paid to help people have fun?
Hospitality and tourism workers help people enjoy vacations and entertainment activities. You might work at a restaurant, resort, sports arena, theme park, museum, or hotel.
For example, you might manage operations of a college cafeteria, guide high school students on a trip to Spain, or rent equipment at a recreation center.
There are many hobbies and activities you could explore to learn more about hospitality and tourism. Try one or more of these activities:
- DECA (Marketing association)
- Junior Achievement
- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- 4-H
- Join a committee to plan an event
- Join a world language club or conversation circle
- Help local businesses cater events within the community
- Work as a student assistant in the school lunch program
- Plan and cook meals for family, friends, or neighborhood events
- Take a part-time job in a restaurant, amusement center, or hotel
- Plan a family vacation
Source: Minnesota Department of Education and MnCareers