THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ INTEREST TO CHOOSE THE HOSPITALITY MAJORS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the factors that influence students' interest in choosing Hospitality Majors at SMK N 1 Susut. The study used a convergent parallel design of mixed-method research. The qualitative data were collected through interviews and observation while the quantitative data were collected through a survey with 30 students of respondents. The results of the study showed that factors that come from internal and external students influence students' interest in choosing hospitality majors at SMK N 1 Susut. The internal factors of the students choosing Hospitality Majors are (1) students'' talent, and (2) students' interest in the hospitality industry. In terms of external factors, these students were affected by (1) parents’ encouragement, (2) the living environment, (3) the potential and opportunities for future work, and (4) the school program.