This document discusses career options in the hospitality industry. It describes the broad categories within the industry, including lodging, food service, travel, tourism, and recreation. There are over 17.5 million jobs in the US hospitality industry generating $70 billion annually. The industry offers many career paths with varied responsibilities, opportunities for creativity, and flexibility. However, it also involves long hours and nontraditional schedules. The document provides examples of different career roles and paths within industry subsectors like hotels, restaurants, clubs, contracted food companies, and cruise ships. It also offers tips for job interviews in the hospitality field.