HOST 101 - Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week HOST 101 presents an overview of the travel industry and related major business components. Students will develop an understanding of the links between hotel, food, transportation, recreation, and other industries comprising tourism. Presentation of this course will feature lectures by industry executives and leaders. Upon successful completion of HOST 101, the student should be able to: Identify the roles and explain the interrelationships of the various sectors of the travel and tourism industry. Identify today's travel market's needs and motivations. Describe the characteristics and use of the channels of distribution used in the travel and tourism industry. Identify the organizational and operational characteristics of transportation and accommodation firms. Describe the tourism systems and services designed to serve the leisure travel market. Identify methods for attracting and servicing business travel, including conventions, meeting and incentive travel market segments. Describe the sales and marketing activities utilized in the travel and tourism industry. Describe the impact of tourism destination development on the society of a destination. Identify career opportunities in the various sectors of the travel and tourism industry.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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