Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS)

University Students' Intentions Toward Entrepreneurial Careers in The Hospitality and Tourism Sector: Empirical Insights From The Techno-Savvy Generation in Higher Education

Asmar Yulastri (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Ganefri Ganefri (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Feri Ferdian (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Elfizon Elfizon (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Yudha Aditya Fiandra (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Geovanne Farell (Universitas Negeri Padang)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of family support, entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial motivation, and techno-savvy culture on the entrepreneurial career intentions of university students in the hospitality and tourism sector, with entrepreneurship education as a moderating variable. Data were collected from 277 students at Universitas Negeri Padang’s Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality who had completed entrepreneurial courses. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the data. The findings reveal that family support, entrepreneurial passion, and entrepreneurial motivation significantly influence students’ entrepreneurial career intentions, while techno-savvy culture showed no direct impact. However, entrepreneurship education significantly moderated the relationships between these factors and entrepreneurial intentions. These findings provide actionable insights for enhancing entrepreneurship education to foster innovation and career readiness in the hospitality and tourism industry. The study contributes to existing knowledge by elucidating the interplay of support systems, intrinsic motivations, and education in shaping entrepreneurial aspirations, offering a foundation for educational and policy reforms to boost entrepreneurship in the sector.

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jaets

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Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

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Journal of Applied Engineering and Technological Science (JAETS) is published by Yayasan Pendidikan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI), Pekanbaru, Indonesia. It is academic, online, open access, peer reviewed international journal. It aims to publish original, theoretical and practical ...