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Utilising Generation Y: United States Hospitality and Tourism Students' Perceptions of Careers in the Industry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 July 2012

Scott Richardson  and
Nicholas J. Thomas
Scott Richardson*
Affiliation:
Central Queensland University and University of Johannesburg
Nicholas J. Thomas
Affiliation:
DePaul University, Chicago, USA
*
Correspondence Dr Scott Richardson, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Marketing, School of Management and Marketing, Faculty of Arts, Business, Informatics and Education, Central Queensland University, Goodchap Street, Noosaville, 4566, QLD, Australia. E-mail: s.a.richardson@cqu.edu.au
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Abstract

This purpose of this study is to ascertain U.S. hospitality and tourism management student's perceptions of jobs in the industry. To undertake this, students were asked to identify which factors were important when choosing a career and whether the hospitality and tourism offers these. Additionally, students were asked their perceptions towards a number of dimensions relating to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Overall, it is clear that respondents are generally happy with the careers being offered in hospitality and tourism and are committed to pursuing careers in the industry.

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studentsperceptionsgeneration Ycareer factorsUnited Stateshospitalitytourism
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Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management , Volume 19 , July 2012 , e10
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Copyright © The Authors 2012

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