Contemporary Issues in Tourism and Hospitality

Topics Covered in This Course:

In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics: Travel and tourism and hospitality: services for those away from home The secret of quality service Managers must manage Overview: hotels, hotels, hotels! Full-service hotels Limited-service hotels Extended-stay hotels In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics: Convention hotels and conference centers Resorts, timeshares and condo-hotels Overview: profit-making - commercial- foodservices Food and beverage operations in hotels Upscale restaurants Casual-service - midscale- restaurants Family-service restaurants In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics: Quick-service restaurants Off-site catering Contract management company foodservices Foodservices in educational organizations Food and nutrition services in healthcare facilities The business of business and industry foodservices Vending and office coffee services In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics: Private club management Cruise lines: a close look at resorts on water Casino entertainment management Sports and recreational foodservices: part of the leisure service market Management of amusement and theme parks Overview of the entertainment industry Professional meeting management In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics: Exhibition -trade show- management Special events management Planning your hospitality career The job search: your first professional position Your first professional position: celebrate success Entrepreneur or intrapreneur? Domestic or global hospitality and ndash;or both?