High School Hospitality & Tourism Course
Discover the dynamic world of Hospitality and Tourism with Excel High School's comprehensive course designed to give students a panoramic view of this thriving industry. This course invites students into the captivating history of hospitality and delves into the diverse sectors that make up this global economic powerhouse, from luxurious hotels to exotic resorts and everything in between.
Aspiring professionals will gain insights into the various career paths within the industry, uncovering traditional roles that have stood the test of time alongside emerging positions that cater to the modern traveler's evolving needs. Through an engaging curriculum, students will explore the nuances of hotel categorization, the meticulous art of travel planning, the buzz of event management, the thrills of theme parks, the allure of cruise ships, and the logistics of transportation services.
The coursework is designed not only to inform but also to inspire. Students will investigate past challenges that have shaped the industry, analyze how it has innovatively adapted, and forecast future trends that signal new possibilities and potential hurdles. With this knowledge, students can craft a vision for their future within the hospitality and tourism sector, equipped with the understanding of what it takes to succeed and how to harness the opportunities that lie ahead in this exciting field.
High School Hospitality & Tourism
Course Syllabus
Hospitality and Tourism is an exciting look into the origins, careers, challenges and trends of this massive industry. The course explores different sectors within the industry so that students can learn which sector might interest them the most and how they can be successful working in that sector. Students will learn about the traditional careers in the industry as well as some of the new roles that have been created in recent years.
Textbook: Hospitality and Tourism - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2024
Course Objectives:
- Briefly describe the history of each major sector in the industry, such as hotels, restaurants, travel planning, event planning, theme parks, cruise ships and resorts, and transportation.
- Differentiate between different categories of hotels, restaurants, travel planning, event planning, theme parks, cruise ships and resorts, and transportation.
- List the major careers in the industry and explain each position's responsibilities.
- Describe the education and qualities of different roles in the industry.
- Identify past challenges and explain how the industry has adapted to those challenges.
- Identify future trends and describe some of the advantages and challenges of each trend.
Course Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
- Chapter 2: Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
- Chapter 3: Hotels
- Chapter 4: Restaurants
- Chapter 5: Travel Planning
- Chapter 6: Event Planning
- Chapter 7: Theme Parks
- Chapter 8: Cruise Ships and Resorts
- Chapter 9: Transportation
- Chapter 10: Past, Present, and Future of Hospitality and Tourism
Grading Scale
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = under 59%
Grade Weighting
Unit Quizzes.........................35%
Writing Assignments.........35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams......30%
Total.......................................100%
How Much Does It Cost?
$225
per course
Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. This cost-effective rate makes quality education accessible for every student.
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- Honors High School Courses: $325
- (AP) High School Courses: $599
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