HOST 170 - Legal Issues in Hospitality/Tourism

Institution:

Highline College

Subject:

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Description:

This introductory course focuses on prevention and knowledge of the law as a way to sustain and develop a successful hospitality industry, whether it is a hotel, a restaurant, an airline, a travel business or any other hospitality service. Good hospitality management means satisfying customers, patrons and guests, and protecting the business form the kinds of disagreements, disputes, accidents and incidents that can lead to litigation. The two concerns of good service and lawsuit prevention overlap substantially. This course will provide future hospitality industry personnel with the legal knowledge needed to enhance the customer's experience and to prevent lengthy, troublesome and costly litigation.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highline.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 878-3710

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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