This course is a cultural survey on a range of international protocols affecting business as well as individual success. Highlights include Asian, African, Middle Eastern, South American and Eastern European societies. Differences studied feature approaches to business and lifestyles. This course covers the history, development, concepts and principles of the travel and tourism industry. Students research case studies as well as local examples in how tourism affects the economy and society.
Student also learn to interpret travel trends for business application.
This course is a study of national and international locations and their points of interest from the perspective of the travel professional. Students are introduced to time zones, weather patterns, map skills, political and cultural differences, currency exchange, customs regulations, and required documents. The geography of the United States, Mexico, South America, Canada and Europe is studied. This course covers management principles and techniques relevant to country clubs, yacht clubs and government, fraternal, health, recreational and special organizations. This course is a study of culinary skills used in the preparation of food in an a la carte style, and includes preparation of meals for Palmer Cafe dining service.