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Tourism and Recreation at Vistula School of Hospitality

Tourism and recreation is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy. After the disruptions caused by the pandemic, the industry is back on a path of dynamic growth. Professionals with relevant education are in high demand and can expect excellent development conditions and attractive career prospects. Studying Tourism and Recreation at the Vistula School of Hospitality in Warsaw opens doors to a career in a dynamic, innovative environment, offering the chance for professional fulfillment.

About the studies

Tourism and recreation is a program that provides practical knowledge and skills necessary for the operations of businesses in the tourism industry. The curriculum includes management of leisure and business tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, and sports for all. Students learn how to organize exciting trips, business events, manage hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies. During their bachelor's studies, they master marketing, law, human resource management, and risk management. They also acquire knowledge of the latest information technologies, intercultural relations, and the impact of human activity on the environment.

Study program

The undergraduate program in Tourism and Recreation is tailored to meet the demands of the labor market. Through exercises, workshops, strategic games, and simulations, students gain practical knowledge and skills. Learning takes place under the guidance of distinguished experts, industry practitioners, and renowned academic lecturers. Students learn to plan, organize, and coordinate work in tourism and recreation enterprises, hotels, travel agencies, and resorts. They also achieve proficiency in a foreign language to at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Specializations in tourism and recreation

  1. Hospitality and Gastronomy
  2. Business Tourism
  3. Leisure Tourism
  4. Recreation in Tourism

Advantages of studying tourism and recreation

Prestigious THE-ICE accreditation

The Tourism and Recreation program at the Vistula School of Hospitality holds the prestigious THE-ICE accreditation, a mark of the highest quality in education. This accreditation is a recognition of the support system for students, collaboration with the industry, and the value of scientific research.

International career opportunities

The program offers global opportunities thanks to an agreement with the prestigious B.H.M.S Business & Hotel Management School in Lucerne. Students can study in Switzerland for a year and earn a double or even triple bachelor's degree (Vistula, BHMS, and Robert Gordon University).

Focus on practical experience

The education has a highly practical nature. Throughout the studies, students complete professional internships, which last a total of six months, gaining initial industry experience.

Certifications that give you an edge

Students can earn certifications that enhance their marketability, such as the Young Event Design Certificate, Sustainability Manager in Tourism, Air Transport Fundamentals for the Leadership & Management Training Program, Introduction to the Airline Industry for the Leadership & Management Training Program, MPI Global Training 1.

Additional attractive courses

Students have the chance to expand their interests and deepen their knowledge through participation in tour guide courses, survival instructor courses, and language courses organized by the partner institution.

International atmosphere

The Vistula School of Hospitality is one of the most internationalized universities in Poland, providing a multicultural study environment.

Career prospects

Graduates can work in tourism, hospitality, gastronomy, and recreation businesses, as well as institutions related to broad tourism and recreation. They gain competencies necessary for managing tourism companies (travel agencies, accommodation facilities) and organizing business events and programming active leisure time.

Employment opportunities

Graduates in tourism and recreation can find employment in various interesting places:

  • Hotels and other accommodation facilities
  • Exhibition and conference centers
  • Professional congress organizers
  • Incentive travel organizers
  • Travel agencies
  • Airlines
  • Event agencies
  • Restaurants
  • Catering establishments
  • City/municipal/county offices – sports and tourism departments
  • Sports and recreation facilities
  • Sports stadiums
  • Fitness centers
  • Wellness and SPA facilities

Internships and student placements

These studies offer an excellent opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge. Valuable experience is gained through internships and placements, which are carried out in leading companies. This helps students take their first steps in the profession and enrich their resumes, opening many professional opportunities and increasing the chances of securing an exciting and well-paid job.

For more information, visit:

https://vistulahospitality.edu.pl/en/major/tourism-and-recreation


published: 2024-06-18
last modification: 2024-08-30
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