As the global economy continues to develop, emerging markets bring new opportunities for business and leisure travel. Hospitality organizations with strong reputations for excellent customer service are welcome and in demand worldwide.

Hotel brands such as Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Disney, and Holiday Inn are trusted throughout the world, and dining establishments such as McDonalds, Starbuck's, and Hard Rock Cafe also have a global presence. Whether a property is owned, franchised, or managed under contract, a career in hospitality can take a skilled professional anywhere in the world that she or he might want to go.