Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry (edX)

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

Syllabus

Week 0 – Getting Started
· Course Information
· Getting Help & Guidelines
· Course Completion
Week 1 – Module 1 “Read My Lips”-Crack the Code
· Why do We Say Hospitality and Tourism
· Jargon & Phrases
Week 2 – Module 2 Magic of Tourism
· Your Passion - Your Career
· The Remuneration Scale
· The Unmatchable Perquisites or Perks
Week 3 – Module 3 “travel/tourism”
· Career Opportunities FAQ
· Air- Supersonic to Return
· The Influencers – DMOS ( jobs)
Week 4 – Module 4 “Food, Food, Food”
· Foodservice Sector
· Careers
Week 5 – Module 5 “Roof Overhead”
· Lodging Sector
· Careers
Week 6 – Final Assessment & Wrap Up