About the Industry

One in every nine people worldwide is employed by the hotel and tourism industries, which have an astounding combined global worth of $4 trillion a year. The Australian economy depends on hotels, resorts and tourism businesses for a significant portion of export earnings and job creation.

The tourism industry, including hotels and resorts, offers outstanding employment opportunities in both the local and international marketplace, and is the second largest industry in producing overseas funds for Australia. The industry offers a broad range of management career paths, including asset and revenue management, marketing, planning, strategy and development and human resources within the cruise industry, airlines, gaming, hotels, eco-tourism,  theme parks and beyond.  

Further information can be found at:

• Gold Coast City Council
• Gold Coast Tourism
• Cornell Research Centre  

Why study Hotel, Resort & Tourism Management at Bond?

Management Focus

Our industry-relevant programs will prepare you for a future in senior level management within the hotel and tourism industries. Based on a foundation of core business subjects, you’ll be challenged to develop the conceptual, analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills you’ll need in this competitive environment.

Industry Advisory Boards

An Executive Advisory Board and Regional Advisory Board have been set up to ensure our programs meet the needs of industry. The Boards include national and international senior executives from hotels, airlines, cruise lines, tourism operations, travel companies and government tourism agencies.

Industry Partnerships

The School has developed industry relationships with national and global hotel and tourism organisations, including Marriott International, to provide students with exceptional opportunities for work experience and internships.

Location

As one of the key tourist destinations in Australasia, the Gold Coast is an exceptional location for students to study hotel, resort and tourism management. With over 300 hotels and resorts, and dozens of major attractions within the region, students have a working laboratory at their fingertips.