Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Looking for a career that will never grow old? Looking for a job you can perform anywhere in the world? Looking for a daily business work environment of natural beauty, fun, entertainment, service, and creativity? Then, look no further than the Hospitality/Tourism Industry. This is a specialized "service industry" and just happens to be the world’s largest. The U.S. Travel Association reports that in 2018, travelers spent nearly $1.1 trillion in the U.S.—generating $171 billion in tax revenues for federal, state and local governments. This is just the United States! Worldwide figures will easily double that and more.
This course will significantly expand your knowledge horizons with respect to the Hospitality/Tourism industry and start you along the academic pathway necessary to get your share of this enormous and extremely delicious career pie. Some specific job areas are event planning, food service, hotel/resort operations, human resources, tourism management, tour operations, and travel industry marketing. Enjoy!
What you'll learn
- The course will enable learners to:
- Engage in meaningful Hospitality/Tourism Industry conversation, using appropriate Professional Language
- Discuss the broad variety of exciting Hospitality/tourism Industry careers
- Locate and explore the treasure of resources available for further study
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| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 1–2 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | UMES, USMx, The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University System of Maryland via edX |
| Instructor | Ernest P. Boger D.Mgt |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Humanities Art & Design Science Personal Development |
| Tags | Business & Management Art & Culture Food & Nutrition |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 6 weeks |
| Effort | 6 weeks, 1–2 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $49 |
| From | UMES, USMx, The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University System of Maryland via edX |
| Instructor | Ernest P. Boger D.Mgt |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Humanities Art & Design Science Personal Development |
| Tags | Business & Management Art & Culture Food & Nutrition |
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