Step into the world's largest industry! Students explore the dynamic field of hospitality and tourism, discovering what inspires people to travel and how businesses create unforgettable experiences. As they examine this exciting career sector—America's #2 employer—students develop practical skills in tourism sales and marketing. 

• Welcome to Hospitality: world of hospitality, service: the heart of hospitality, hospitality past, present, future

• The Foodservice Industry: world of food and beverages, front-and back-of-the-house, Hotel food and services

• The Lodging Industry: world of lodging, front office, housekeeping, security, engineering

• Travel: travel industry, careers, modes of travel, cruises, time zones

• Tourism and Recreation: world’s largest industry, destination areas, segments of tourism, tours, leisure recreation, nonprofit agencies, Specialized recreation, currency exchange

• Design a theme park: using all of the industries together in a showcase of how the different industries work together.  

• Plan a Vacation: career of travel agent, travel websites and apps, Planning a trip for "clients" 

• Culture Studies: research other US regions and Countries to explore travel expectations and experiences while visiting.  Create a Travel Guide for the area.

• Become a Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) through the Explore Brighton Howell Area Visitor's Bureau

Enrolled students have an opportunity to join FCCLA.  

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national nonprofit student organization that helps youth develop leadership and workplace skills to prepare for both college and careers through peer-to-peer education, community engagement, and the application of skills learned in the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) classroom.