Hospitality & Tourism: Leading a Recovery Focused on Job Creation and High-growth Career Pathways The hospitality industry is one of dynamic career growth potential, with more than 200 industry careers available in a number of different pathways. Lodging serves as a top 20 industry in 48 out of 50 states., with approximately 600,000 new jobs wet to be created for America’s workforce in 2012. As the industry expands, it offers significant stability and security, as well as the flexibility for workers to learn new roles and choose from various career disciplines. This session will provide an industry profile and showcase the career pathways available to students interested in a long-term career in hospitality.