Scope, components, development and future of the hospitality industry. Background on industry structure; overview of specialized areas relating to the management of food service, lodging, and travel operations.
Social, economic, and environmental dimensions of tourism. Selected problems in travel and tourism including psychological, sociocultural and economic impacts. Uses the discipline specific knowledge of Tourism Policy and Planning as a platform for integrating skills and knowledge that students have acquired from prior courses and life experiences. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-HTMGT majors.
Introduction to the many functions of planning special events. Emphasis on project scheduling and planning an actual event including its inception, site selection, contract negotiations, selecting suppliers, obtaining sponsorships, and budgeting.
A special problem or independent study in the hospitality field not available in regular course offerings. Conducted under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member.
A special problem or independent study in the hospitality field not available in regular course offerings. Conducted under the supervision of a sponsoring faculty member.