This course is a study of acquiring, soliciting and servicing convention or individual properties in the hospitality industry. This course includes using microcomputer software to manage various areas of the hospitality industry. This course covers legal foresight for hospitality management. Topics include litigation involving innkeepers and legal responsibilities of the innkeeper. This course covers the development and management of group tours at the tourist destination, including idea conception, logistic planning, financial management, supplier relations, marketing and staff training.
Students examine tours offered by area operators and develop their own tours.