Technology in the Hospitality Industry

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This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the various informational systems in the hospitality industry. Students gain basic knowledge in the use of Property Management Systems, Global Distribution Systems, Point of Sales Systems, Sales, Marketing, Loyalty and Operating support systems, current mobile applications, and other current technology available to the travel/tourism and hospitality industry. In addition, the students learn about future technological trends in the industry. Students also develop a working knowledge of Excel spreadsheet skills and learn how to apply those skills to problem-solving cases in the hospitality industry.