HMT 1105 Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
This course will provide an overview of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Topics include in-depth views of the restaurant and culinary industry, lodging industry, meeting and events, tourism, casinos, cruise-lines and more. Hospitality Interactive simulation, My Hospitality Lab, and service scenarios will provide an experience of fun socialistic learning. Successful students of this course will receive a Hospitality Reception and Service Specialist short term certificate.
Prerequisites: DEV 0035
Course Outcomes
- List and describe aspects of the tourism industry ranging from airlines/cruiselines to casinos/world class attractions and career positions from flight attendants/cruise directors to croupiers/casino managers.
- List and describe aspects of the restaurant industry ranging from Quick Service Restaurants to Fine Dining Establishments and career positions within culinary from cooks-executive chefs to cake decorators-master bakers.
- List and describe aspects of the lodging industry ranging from limited service to full service establishments and career positions from guest service associates to general managers.
- List and describe aspects of the meeting and events industry ranging from small meetings to trade shows/expositions and career positions from set up to event managers.
Credit Hours: 2
- Classroom: 2 hours
- Division: Business and Public Services
- Department: Hospitality Management
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Online Learning
Faculty: Allen
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 11
Section: 500
Open Seats: 11
Section: 500