Hospitality and Tourism Jobs and MBA Programs in Montana

Those considering careers as hotel managers can find education and job opportunities in Montana. For hotel managers in Montana, the job pool is currently 290 and climbing. A projected rise of 19 percent in employment opportunities will make the figure 1,110 jobs by 2016. This exceeds the national growth trend for hotel managers. National projections show a rise of just four percent over the next 10 years. Hotel managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

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Hotel managers earn $17 per hour or $34,000 per year on average in Montana. Nationally, their income is $25 hourly or $52,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Treasure State, Montana has a population of 974,989, which has grown by 8.1 percent in the last 10 years. The capital is Helena. There were a total of 651,425 jobs in 2008 and people in Montana earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $34,622, up from $33,927. The unemployment rate in Montana was 6.2 percent in 2009, which has grown by 1.6 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 24.4 percent of Montana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

In Montana, the top employers are in other insurance related activities, tire stores, third party administration of insurance funds/plans and drinking places (alcoholic beverages).

One of the many things Montana is known for, Montana has the largest migratory elk herd in the nation. Montana has many unique characteristics, but one fun fact in particular is The Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England.

Hospitality and Tourism

Hotel managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.

They regularly inspect guest rooms and grounds for cleanliness and appearance. They also participate in financial efforts such as the setting of room rates, budgets, and allocation of funds to departments.

They are required to pay attention to ongoing situations and monitor them as they develop. Also, they must note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations.

Hotel managers should be able to listen to and understand others in meetings and read and understand documents and reports.

In order to be successful in the workplace, hotel managers must believe in cooperation and coordination and have strong self control in the face of challenging situations.