Introduction to Hospitality Business

Course Description:

This course is an overview of the hospitality industry and includes an introduction to the principles of hospitality management. The course begins with the history of the industry and proceeds to examine various sectors in the industry including resorts, hotels, restaurants, tourism, and gaming. Career opportunities in each industry segment are identified.

This introductory course provides an overview of the hospitality and tourism industry, its growth and development, industry segments and their distinguishing characteristics, trends and current concerns. Students are introduced to career opportunities and the employability skills needed to succeed in specific hospitality fields. The background and historical development of the hospitality industry and its component areas are presented; employment opportunities and trends in each area are discussed. The course begins with the history of the industry and proceeds to examine various sectors in the industry including resorts, hotels, restaurants, tourism, and gaming. Career opportunities in each industry segment are identified.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able:

1. Welcome to the Hospitality Industry
2. Tourism
3. The Hotel Business
4. Rooms Division Operations
5. Food and Beverage Operations
6. Restaurant Business
7. Restaurant Operations
8. Managed Services
9. Beverages
10. Recreation, Theme Parks, and Clubs
11. Gaming Entertainment
12. Meetings, Conventions, Expositions
13. Special Events
14. Leadership and Management