The Tourism and Recreation programme at the Vistula School of Hospitality has the prestigious THE-ICE accreditation (The International Center of Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality Education). It is one of the two most important certificates in the world, granted to universities, that educate for the needs of industries dealing with tourism, recreation, organization of events and culinary arts. THE-ICE accreditation is a globally recognized sign of the highest quality, proof of appreciation for a culture of openness, cooperation with the industry and strong ties between science and practice.

The Toism and Recreation programme is popular due to the career development prospects it offers its graduates. A career in the tourism and recreation industry combines an interesting occupation with personal development. It also means responsibility for people who decide to use the services of a travel agency, hotel, restaurant, fitness club or congress organizer and who expect professional organization and satisfaction from cooperation and provided services.

The Tourism and Recreation (Bachelor’s level) programme at Vistula School of Hospitality (formerly Warsaw School of Tourism and Hospitality Management) is an ideal choice for those who want to work in a dynamic environment. Communication skills are key here, as are foreign language skills, organizational skills, and entrepreneurship. It is also perfect for those candidates who are creative like to travel to see the world, meet new people, and want to find out how to provide customers with unforgettable experiences. What really counts here are good communication skills, knowledge of foreign languages, organizational skills and entrepreneurship.

The aim of the studies is to provide practical knowledge and the skills necessary, within the activities of enterprises in the broadly understood tourism industry. You will also acquire the necessary knowledge in the fields of marketing, law, human resources management, and other areas relevant to work in tourism, hospitality, and recreation. In addition, you will get acquainted with the latest information technologies and issues, within the fields of intercultural relations and human impact on the environment. You will complete the theory with practice

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Graduating with a degree in Tourism and Recreation will help you find employment in various interesting places:

• hotels and other accommodation facilities,
• exhibition and conference centres,
• professional congress organisers,
• incentive travel organisers,
• travel agencies,
• airlines,
• event agencies,
• restaurants,
• gastronomy venues,
• city/municipality/county offices – sports and tourism departments
• sports and recreational venues,
• sports stadiums,
• fitness venues,
• wellness and spa venues.