HRIM101 Introduction to Travel and Tourism

Department of Business Studies: Hospitality and Tourism Management

  1. Course Number and Title

    HRIM101 Introduction to Travel and Tourism

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    2250 minutes

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    None

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course is designed to develop skills in building domestic and international itineraries and an understanding of air travel products, airfares, policies and associated problems. International travel focuses on customs regulations, health and safety. The course reviews accommodations, cruises, retail and wholesale tours, sales, and marketing.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      The student will:
      • achieve an understanding of the travel and tourism industry and its effect on the socioeconomic impact on society
      • develop a knowledge base of the many dimensions of the travel and tourism industry, including air and rail travel, cruises, resorts and lodging, reservations systems, itineraries and ticketing
      • use the various travel resources available to the travel professional in planning travel itineraries
      • become a professional and ethical travel professional serving the paying customer

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. Travel and the Travel Professional
      2. Geography Basics
      3. Air Travel
      4. International Travel
      5. Ground Transportation
      6. Accommodations
      7. Cruises
      8. Tours
      9. Making a Sale
      10. Specialized Sales
      11. Marketing
      12. Communications
      13. Technology
      14. Managing Money
      15. Finding a Job
      16. Building a Career
      17. Review for ICTA Examinations

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      The learning material used by students will be selected in accordance with the learing objectives. See course formats.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Students will participate in open discussions, prepare travel arrangements for various travel customer profiles, and will conduct a term project developing a meeting planning travel itinerary for a corporate meeting in the United States and in a foreign country.

    Quizzes and tests at appropriate subject intervals will add to serve as a basis for learning and grading.

Review/Approval Date - 11/03