Holiday Inn

Lodging Manager

Meet Michael Tsia, the General Manager for the Holiday Inn located in Oceanside, California. He manages all the departments and ensures that the property provides an excellent customer experience. It very much is like running your own small business as it requires managing multiple departments that make a hotel work. The hospitality industry is one of the fastest growing and largest parts of the San Diego economy. If you have leadership skills, are good at problem solving and enjoy customer service a career in tourism could be for you! This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$74,960/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Food & Hospitality

People-focused sector dedicated to creating memorable experiences for guests away from home, encompassing lodging, dining, travel, and entertainment

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

San Diego Mesa College

Hospitality Management

Southwestern College

Hospitality and Tourism Management

SDSU

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions

Social

You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others