The hospitality industry is one of the key clusters in Southwest Alabama. This cluster employs highly-skilled workers in the region who earn on average $69,500 with a high school education or higher. Alabamians whose first job was in Hospitality and Tourism obtain an average career salary of $81,900. Hospitality and Tourism supports roughly 60,000 jobs in Southwest Alabama.

This industry adds a new position every 2.5 seconds and is the fastest growing in the world.  Hospitality and Tourism offers many exciting careers in the areas of: Attractions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Hotels, Museums, Resorts, Restaurants, Theme Parks, Travel, and more!