Hospitality and Tourism

This program will introduce students to a broad range of careers, including: hotel, motel, resort, and sports management, the food and beverage industry, special event planning, international travel,  product promotion, marketing, sales and distribution. Safety,  security, and entertainment trends in the industry will also be studied. Students will have numerous opportunities to apply  industry-accepted practices associated with customer satisfaction in real life situations including social media feedback strategies. Key concepts include professional dress, leadership skills, independence, writing and comprehension skills, and budgeting. Numerous field experiences and guest speakers from diverse sectors of this industry make this a hands-on learning experience. Students will also have the opportunity to sit for certification exams upon meeting specific industry standards and may complete the program having earned industry certifications and accreditations. During their time in the program students will improve their ability to demonstrate public speaking, customer service, active listening, social skills and computer skills. Students will apply math, geographic knowledge, writing, and problem solving skills to real life situations. 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program.

Planning Information

This class is a two-year program.

The number of periods required in a student's schedule to complete this program is as follows:

Year 1 = 2 periods

Year 2 = 3 periods

Contact Information

For more information about Hospitality and Tourism, please contact Ms. Ashley Cardamone.