High Tech
Travel & Tourism
Driving Growth Through Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
The travel and tourism sector in New Hampshire includes over 4,500 businesses employing over 70,000 people, who earn between $29,100 and $130,000. This sector’s GDP is $3.9 billion and offers a range of jobs: Travel agents, clerks, managers, and other hospitality and tourism service roles. Tourism here is the backbone of the state economy, accounting for billions in spending, tens of thousands of jobs, and a clear slice of GDP. The outdoor recreation subset - nature, skiing, hiking, boating - is especially influential.
Relevant Education Programs
Plymouth State University
BA, Tourism Management and Policy
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White Mountains Community College
A.A.S. in Culinary Arts; A.A.S. in Hospitality Management
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UNH – Paul College
B.A. in hospitality management with hospitality and services management option
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UNH – Recreation Management and Policy
B.S. in tourism and event management with tourism option
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ApprenticeshipNH
Programs in hospitality and tourism sectors
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