Information Major Classes Introduction to the Travel Industry Basic overview of the industry includes terminology, careers, and role of the travel agency business and the agent's role as a consultant. Airline Computer Reservation Training 2 semesters of Domestic Travel and 1 semester of International travel. Students role play sales presentations and conduct travel market research. Surface Transportation Methods and practices for booking cruises, rail and car rentals are covered. The various types of tours, worldwide tour markets and tour sales are reviewed.
Students study role of tour escorting in order to develop skills required of tour managers.
At the end of the Travel and Tourism program, students serve an internship of 110 hours in the work place under the supervision of the instructor and travel business personnel. Related Classes Business Courses Travel and Tourism requires about 10 to 14 business type courses including Business Math, Accounting, Keyboarding, Business Law, Economics, Sales Development, and Records Management. Data Processing Introduction to Data Processing familiarizes students with the principles of computer operations and fundamentals of computer systems similar to those used in the Travel Industry. Telecommunications concepts are also covered. English Travel and Tourism students take three English courses.