Travel and hospitality management is an exciting profession that offers unlimited possibilities for employment. This course of study will prepare you for positions with airlines, cruise lines, travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions. You'll learn fundamentals such as food and beverage management, group tour planning, reservations systems, and customer service. You also can look forward to a three- to five-day trip to a popular tourist destination.
Our Mission
The mission of the Andover College travel and hospitality management program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in the travel and hospitality industry. All aspects of travel are studied, including airline, rail, cruise, motor coach, meetings, food and beverage, and accommodations. The ability to work in teams and to understand coworkers and client needs in all modes of communication is an integral part of success in the travel and hospitality industry. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an associate of applied science degree.
Course Objectives
The program aims to achieve some of the following outcomes:
- Communicate effectively in a diverse society using visual and written modes within the travel/hospitality industry
- Critically reflect on the impact that historical and contemporary culture has on society in general and specifically the travel industry
- Identify and evaluate new trends utilizing quantitative information
- Apply critical-thinking skills to arrive at reasoned decisions in solving everyday travel/hospitality industry issues
Important Information
The Global Tour Planning course includes a mandatory, three- to five-day trip to a popular tourist destination. This trip is scheduled sometime during the eight-week course and is required to pass the course. A course fee of $700.00, which covers expenses for the trip, including lodging and transportation to/from the destination, is required.
The Travel Agent Proficiency (TAP) test* is a basic competency test that measures the entry-level knowledge of travel agent professionals and serves as a first step toward occupational professionalism. Andover College is one of only two authorized test sites for this testing in the state of Maine. There is a fee for this test.
† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.