Intro to Hospitality Industry

Catalog description

In this course, students will gain knowledge and develop an appreciation of the multifaceted elements of hospitality management by exploring all aspects of the hospitality, tourism, and event management industries including hotels and lodging; food-service and restaurants; travel and tourism; transportation; meetings, conventions and expositions; leisure and recreation; and, special events. While the focus is on basic hospitality and management principles, this course also reflects the impact of current social, economic, technological, and political factors on operations in the field. Further, students are offered information on the array of careers available in the various segments of the hospitality industry.