Travel and Hospitality

If you want to turn your passion for travel and hospitality into a career, take the first step with one of Penn Foster's online training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online, and can be taken at your own pace. Browse our career diplomas and certificates, which can be completed in less than a year, to find the travel and hospitality training option that is right for you.

AVG SALARY**

$61,910/yr

NUMBER OF JOBS**

50,800

Popular Travel and Hospitality Programs

Caterer

Career Diploma

Refine your cooking skills and learn the fundamentals of running a catering business with our online Caterer Career Diploma Program.

3 months As low as $59/mo

Guest Service Agent

Career Diploma

Learn how to become a guest service agent or hotel concierge through our online Guest Service Agent Career Diploma.

5 months As low as $59/mo

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Hotel and Restaurant Management

Career Diploma

Learn the ins and outs of the hospitality industry and take the next steps toward a management career in our online Hotel and Restaurant Management Career Diploma.

3 months As low as $59/mo

All Travel and Hospitality Programs

4 Programs

Caterer

Career Diploma 3 months As low as $59/mo

Guest Service Agent

Career Diploma 5 months As low as $59/mo

Hotel and Restaurant Management

Career Diploma 3 months As low as $59/mo

Travel Agent

Career Diploma 8 months As low as $59/mo

Our Proven Travel and Hospitality Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

Self-paced
Online
Start anytime

Interactive

Digital study guides
Dynamic online practice
Video and audio content

Supportive

Career Services
Live support
Academic Guidance

Connected

Credentialed Instructor Assistance
Student Services
Student Community

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Career Diploma

Time to complete can vary depending on the program
Provides the skills to prepare an individual to move to a new career path
Help you prepare for industry recognized certifications

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Student Success Stories

Penn Foster’s travel and hospitality training programs help students prepare for the next step in their career path. These programs have helped recent graduates learn at their own pace, find new jobs, and qualify for promotions. Learn more about their experiences and how Penn Foster worked for them.

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Buck S.

Penn Foster Graduate, 2023

“This program helped me in so many ways and has given me confidence in myself that I have not had in so long.”

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Disclaimer:

*Start for $20 offer applies to select programs.

Sources:

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, "Lodging Managers." Accessed October 2, 2023.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.