The Hospitality Management program emphasizes the management skills needed for individuals wanting to advance as management team members in the lodging and food industries. Special attention is given to background studies in economics and accounting which complements the operations-level studies in restaurant and lodging operations. The Hospitality Management program prepares students for careers in the visitor and hospitality industries that are vital to the San Antonio and South Texas economy. The industry has grown handsomely in the recent past and is currently the city's second-largest industry. Approximately 8 million people visit San Antonio per year, and the tourism industry has an estimated 15.2 billion impact on the city's economy.