A Day in the Life
Craft Your Career. Meet the People Doing It.
Every career in hospitality and tourism starts somewhere, but it never stays there for long.
Behind every flight departure, art festival, hotel stay and unforgettable meal is a person who chose to build something here. Some started in entry-level roles. Some followed family traditions. Some discovered the industry by accident. All of them found an opportunity.
These stories reflect the many paths this industry makes possible across food and beverage, aviation, events, hotels, arts and entertainment.
Different backgrounds. Different starting points. One common thread: growth.
If you’re wondering what your future could look like, start here — with the people already building it.
Workforce Development
A Day in Aviation & Transit with Lizzie Molnar
by Experience Grand Rapids
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photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
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A Day in Recreation & Entertainment with May Southavilai
by Experience Grand Rapids
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photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
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A Day in Food & Beverage with Aidan Van Doren
by Experience Grand Rapids
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photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
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A Day in Hotel & Lodging with Emily Lumsden
by Experience Grand Rapids
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photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
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A Day in Event Management with Paola Mendivil
by Experience Grand Rapids
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photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
Share Your Hospitality & Tourism Story
Are you in the hospitality and tourism industry? Do you have a unique career path? We'd love to hear from you!