How Much You Should Expect To Be Paid When You Graduate In Hospitality / TourismIf you’ve just graduated or will be graduating soon, you might be wondering how much salary to expect when applying for your first job in Hospitality / Tourism. Here is a guide to the average salary of entry level job in Malaysia for Hospitality / Tourism according to JobStreet.com’s 2017 salary report. |
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Fields of Study: Hospitality and Tourism
by StudyMalaysia.com on March 17, 2017

What’s It About ?
Hospitality and tourism is a multidisciplinary field of study that prepares you with the expertise, commitment, and skills for management, marketing, and operations positions in an industry that provides food, accommodations, and tourism services to people away from home.
It involves developing an understanding in the provision of hospitality such as housekeeping, cleaning, and food and beverage service; and the management and operations of travel and tourism activities. This field also covers the principles and practice of modern tourism and issues such as ecotourism and sustainable development.
Possible Occupations
- Bakers
- Banquet Managers
- Baristas
- Bartenders
- Cabin Crew Members
- Caterers
- Chefs and Head Cooks
- Convention Centre Managers
- Cooks
- Customer Service Managers
- Entertainment Specialists
- Event Managers
- Event Organizers
- Executive Housekeepers
- Food Service Managers
- Front Office Managers
- Gaming and Sports Writers
- Gaming Managers
- Hotel Marketing Executives
- Hotel/resort Managers
- Human Resource Managers
- Interpreters and Translators
- Managers
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
- Operations Managers
- Recreation Facilitators
- Restaurant Managers
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
- Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
- Tour Agents
- Tour Guides
- Tour Operators
- Tourism Managers
- Tourism Project Manager
- Travel Agents and Guides
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers

Courses Offered In This Field
![]() A Complete Guide to Hospitality & Tourism Courses in MalaysiaIf you're looking for a hospitality & tourism course that will help launch you into this exciting global industry, check out our list of courses at various levels – probably the most complete list ever – offered by private colleges and universities, and public universities in Malaysia. |
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Career Options in Hospitality and Tourism
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Source: Education Guide Malaysia 14th Ed.