BA (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Course Overview

dollars and is forecasted to grow to around 5.5 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024 According to UNWTO data (2024), international tourism is rapidly recovering after the pandemic, with international tourism receipts reaching 1.6 trillion US dollars in 2024, contributing directly and indirectly to an estimated 348 million jobs in 2024 Our International Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons), accredited by the Institute of Hospitality, prepares you for leadership in two interconnected global industries.

Key Program Highlights

• This hospitality management degree combines business knowledge with specialist industry expertise, equipping you with the skills needed for careers in international hotels, resorts, cruise lines, event venues and tourism organisations.
• Designed for the global hospitality sector, this hospitality and tourism management course explores how businesses create exceptional experiences for international visitors while responding to new technologies and changing travel trends.
• You will explore topics such as: Hospitality and hotel management operations International tourism and destination management Customer experience and service excellence Events, visitor economy and global travel trends Leadership and management in hospitality organisations Studying this hospitality management degree in Birmingham also gives you access to valuable industry connections and hands-on experience.
• As a recognised Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT) Centre of Excellence, the course provides opportunities to network with industry professionals and develop practical skills in our award-winning on-campus restaurant facilities.
• University College Birmingham is also one of the few universities in the UK with an established partnership with Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando, Florida), giving students the chance to take part in the Disney Academic Exchange Programme.