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Introduction to the prime tourist destinations in Western Europe. Course uses Destination Specialist (DS) texts from the Travel Institute. Students successfully completing the DS tests will receive National Certification from the Travel Institute. Prerequisite: EAP 121 or BRDGE 093 placement.
Understanding the structure and operations of the three key sectors in the industry (food and beverage, lodging, and travel), economic impact of the industry, and career options. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 (was ENGL 105) or placement in EAP 121.
Review of basic Apollo entries along with advanced entries and new enhancements not covered in HSPTR 104. Cars, hotels, rail pricing modifiers, fill-in formats, etc. 15 hours of lab work are required outside of class time. Prerequisite: HSPTR 104.
Domestic rules and regulations for tariff and ticketing in accordance with ARC-Airline Reporting Corporation. Prerequisite: HSPTR 104 and previous or concurrent enrollment in HSPTR 205.
Overview of event planning including types of meetings and events, site location and suitability, logistics of the planning process, market and sales research, and careers in the event planning industry.
Introduction to sales and customer service in the travel industry. Emphasis on communication skills, matching clients to appropriate travel products, special requirements of disabled travelers, and pricing and selling travel insurance. Prerequisite: Placement into BRDGE 093 or EAP 121.
