A professional who plans and organizes recreational activities and creates friendly atmosphere for guests in hotels and resorts or for passengers on board ship. Respnsibilities include:

• Greets new arrivals, introduces them to other guests, acquaints them with recreation facilities, and encourages them to participate in group activities.
• Ascertains interests of group and evaluates available equipment and facilities to plan activities, such as card parties, games, tournaments, dances, musicals, and field trips.
• Arranges for activity requirements, such as setting up equipment, transportation, decorations, refreshments, and entertainment.
• Associates with lonely guests and visits those who are ill.
• May greet and seat guests in dining room.
• May assist management in resolving guests' complaints.