Your complete guide to a PhD in Tourism & Leisure

Everything you need to know about studying a PhD in Tourism & Leisure

part of Hospitality, Leisure & Sports

Tourism and Leisure includes all the economic and social activities associated with travelling experiences, recreation and the enjoyment of free time. This discipline prepares professionals who have the responsibility to maximize their clients' leisure experience, either through direct contact, or by efficiently managing the logistics and personnel involved in the leisure resorts or activities. Students get the tools they need to effectively organise various types of events be it sporting events, concerts, cultural events or private parties.

Tourism and Leisure teaches a good understanding of sales principles, excellent communication skills and usually speak more than one foreign language. In addition to event planning you will develop key knowledge in Hospitality and Business Administration.

Combining the art of relaxation with the competencies needed to manage the tourist industry, Tourism is a popular applied science profession. Typically, academic degrees in tourism, hospitality and leisure offer in depth management understanding, implementation strategies and even different languages. Examples topics you will learn include: international tourism management and consultancy, attractions and theme parks management and leisure and event planning.

Some of the most popular careers in Tourism and Leisure include job titles such as travel agent, fitness instructor, hotel and resort staff or tour guide; opportunities stretch as far as restaurant management or transportation professional. A career in tourism requires people-oriented skills above any task related technical competencies.

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