HRTM 1110 Travel Industry and Travel Geography - Americas

This course introduces students to the importance of travel agent in the hospitality industry and provides an understanding of international, national, and state, major cities and their points of interest to the travel customer. Emphasis is placed on career options, industry trends, travel documents, identifying why people travel and how geography is linked to their needs. Topics include terminology, agency operations, travel reference guides, airline industry, other transportation modes, hotels and resorts, individual travel needs, travel and tourism careers, miscellaneous services, geographical and physical aspects of the Americas, and travel regulations and documents needed to travel internationally.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

Prerequisite

Provisional admission