Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism — Hospitality Course
This hospitality course introduces students to the hospitality and tourism industry, the range of careers it offers, and its role in the global economy. From historical context to modern innovations, learners will explore how this industry continues to evolve through technology, sustainability, and guest-centered service.
In Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism, students will:
- Examine industry sectors and their economic impact
- Apply customer service principles to enhance the guest experience
- Understand industry trends, marketing strategies, and operational practices
Hospitality Course Introducing Students to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Explore hospitality career paths, guest service principles, and current trends in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Student-Centered Design
Based on decades of educational research, each course is designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement. Utilize pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, and Video and Project-based Learning.
Interactive Learning
Engage students every step of the way with relevant content, interactives, videos, discussion boards, text-to-speech, language translations, projects, and more. It’s a learning experience students love.
Ready for the Real World
Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.
Help students discover careers in Hospitality and Tourism
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Course Outline
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Module Introduction
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Interactive Instructional Design
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Formative and Summative Assessments
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Accessibility
Course Outline by Module
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- Module 1: Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 2: The Scope and Sectors of the Industry
- Module 3: History and Evolution of Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 4: Exploring the Segments of Tourism
- Module 5: Principles of Customer Service and Guest Experience Management
- Module 6: The Role of Marketing and Sales in Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 7: Operational Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Sectors
- Module 8: Current Trends and Challenges in the Industry
Module Introduction
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Module Introduction Video and DescriptionEach module begins with an introductory video where the instructor sets the stage for topics and learning objectives for the upcoming module. The video is followed by a short description of the module content.
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Module Learning ObjectivesEach module introduction includes the set of learning objectives for students to review prior to beginning instruction.
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Polling QuestionStudents engage with an interactive poll related to the upcoming module content. After completing the poll, students can see how their peers responded with a percentage breakdown of the results.
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Introduce New VocabularyThe module introduction concludes with an interactive vocabulary matching activity, designed to familiarize students with words and concepts they will learn in the upcoming module.
Interactive Instructional Design
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Engaging Lesson VideosEach lesson begins with an instructional video from an expert educator, designed to grab students’ attention while addressing learning objectives.
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Interactive ReadingEach lesson video is followed by an interactive reading where students dive into new material with embedded interactives like hot spots, flip cards, slides, videos, and more!
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Integrated ActivitiesActivities are embedded purposefully between lessons and incorporate a variety of interactive tools for students to practice what they’ve learned.
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Project-Based LearningEnd-of-module projects provide the opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned to a real-world situation that they would encounter in the workforce.
Formative and Summative Assessments
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Concept CheckEmbedded concept checks include a variety of low-stakes activities, including short answer responses, matching, flashcards, and sorting.
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Discussion-based ReflectionsThought-provoking discussion prompts invite students to process and share their learning with their peers. Utilize your LMS discussion board or have students work in an individual course journal.
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Module QuizzesEach module concludes with a quiz, assessing student understanding. Quizzes are auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
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Midterm ExamAssess student content mastery midway through the course.
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Final ExamA comprehensive final exam assesses student skills and knowledge at the end of the course. The final exam is auto-scored and the results report back to the teacher’s gradebook in their LMS.
Accessibility
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Text-to-SpeechAudio features allow greater accessibility for students. Highlight any text within the course to have it read out loud, including image alt text.
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Language TranslationsTranslate any text within the course, including video transcripts, into 60+ languages. Additionally, many language translations can be read out loud using the text-to-speech feature.
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Closed CaptioningAll videos within the course include closed captioning with the ability to access video transcripts and translate into 60+ languages.
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Alternative ActivitiesAlternative activities are embedded throughout lessons to meet accessibility standards and provide alternatives to the interactive activities in multiple choice format.
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Additional Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism Resources
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Blended Learning Guide
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Pacing Guide
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Answer Keys
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Course Syllabus
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On-Demand Training
Blended Learning Guide
Provides teachers with robust support for planning and implementing the course in a traditional classroom, including best practices for blending face-to-face and online learning activities.
- Step-by-step teaching support for each lesson
- In-class discussion prompts
- Suggestions for independent, small group, and whole class instruction
- Facilitation support and student work samples for projects
- Sample student responses for reflections and short answer assignments
Pacing Guide
Provides a tool for teachers to appropriately assign coursework and allocate time on a weekly basis for completing a course within a semester or year long time frame.
Answer Keys
Includes answers and grading rubrics for Reflections and Short Answer Assignments, along with detailed grading rubrics and sample student work for Projects.
Course Syllabus
The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.
On-Demand Training
An on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
Frequently asked questions about Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
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What modules are covered in this course?
- Module 1: Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 2: The Scope and Sectors of the Industry
- Module 3: History and Evolution of Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 4: Exploring the Segments of Tourism
- Module 5: Principles of Customer Service and Guest Experience Management
- Module 6: The Role of Marketing and Sales in Hospitality and Tourism
- Module 7: Operational Aspects of Hospitality and Tourism Sectors
- Module 8: Current Trends and Challenges in the Industry
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What types of programs is this course designed for?This program is designed for CTE Hospitality, Events, & Tourism pathways or elective offerings.
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Is this program available in print or digitally?Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism is a robust, digital-only course ideal for virtual or blended learning.
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What teacher resources are available?Teacher resources include the course syllabus, pacing guide, answer keys, blended learning guide, and digital courseware access. Additionally, an on-demand, self-paced teacher training course covers the fundamentals of implementing the curriculum.
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What Learning Management System (LMS) is this course accessible on?Digital courseware is delivered on the award-winning Savvas Realize platform, which can integrate with: Canvas, Google Classroom, Schoology, AGILIX Buzz, and D2L.
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What are the digital license options?Student digital access to Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism can be purchased for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.
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How long does it take to complete the course?Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism is designed to support a full-credit course and therefore may be used to support a semester- or year-long option. On average, this course requires 80 instructional seat-time hours, equating to roughly 3–4 lessons per week. Teachers can make course customizations if desired to meet specific needs.
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