This course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you familiarize yourself with the hospitality and tourism industry. This course will cover the history, diversity, components, and career opportunities in the hospitality and tourism industry, advanced information technology skills required during your college education.

This course covers the following material:

• Describe the history and social and economic importance of the hospitality and tourism industry.

• Identify the major divisions of the hospitality and tourism industry.

• Explain the food service industry and the lodging industry.

• Compare public and commercial recreation and leisure centers.

• Describe sales and marketing techniques commonly used in this industry

• Describe management roles in the hospitality and tourism industry.