TRVL 1020 Travel Destinations (Destination Geography)	2 CR
This course overviews the relevancy of geography to tourism and hospitality. Exploration of destinations around the world will expose their individuality and fascination.

TRVL 1030 Travel Reservations (Air Reservations)	2 CR
Students will gain product knowledge and skills needed to research, plan and book air travel. Terminology, policies & procedures of airline travel and airline reservations will be discussed.

TRVL 1040 Automated Air Reservations†	3 CR
Students will practice booking, maintaining, changing and canceling air reservations using RTS© hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre®, in conjunction with the online tutorial.

TRVL 1050 Travel Sales and Trends	2 CR
Students will study sales techniques including telephone business manners, listening skills and tools for targeting the traveler. Web trends in the industry will also be discussed.

TRVL 1060 Air Fares US Domestic	2 CR
Prereq: Recommend concurrent w/ TRVL 1040 This course presents the basics of air fares including terms, codes, fare construction principles and fare application rules necessary to find, interpret and apply the lowest applicable fares for clients.

TRVL 1070 ARC Documents	1 CR
Prereq: Recommend concurrent w/ TRVL 1040 This is an introductory course to ticketing. Various ticketing types, forms, policies/procedures per Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC), forms of payment, refunds and exchanges will be discussed.

TRVL 1080 Automated Air Fares & Tickets†	2 CR
Prereq: Recommend concurrent w/ TRVL 1040 This course will introduce students to finding the lowest fares for clients utilizing the RTS© hands-on Computer Reservation System, simulation of Sabre®, in conjunction w/ the online tutorial.

TRVL 1090 Ground Transportation	2 CR
This course will introduce students to the basics of car rental policies/procedures, codes, pricing/distribution, and rail travel including Amtrak, VIA Rail, BritRail/Eurail & train accommodations, services & fare structure.

TRVL 2010 Hotels and Lodging	1 CR
This course will cover the fundamentals of the hotel product, rate structure, property & room classifications, codes, published/automated resources and non-automated reservation procedures & the variables that affect prices.

TRVL 2015 Automated Trvl Accommodations† (Automated Card Rentals & Hotel Accommodations)	1 CR
Prereq: TRVL 1040, TRVL 1080 Students will practice selecting, booking, maintaining, changing and canceling car rental & hotel room reservations using the RTS© hands-on Computer Reservation System (CRS), simulation of Sabre®, in conjunction w/ the online tutorial.

TRVL 2020 The Cruise Market	2 CR
This course overviews the basics of cruises including classifications, destinations, types of cruises, and non- automated reservation procedures. Students will gain knowledge of how to book the right cruise for any client.

TRVL 2030 Selling Vacation Pkgs & Tours	2 CR
This course overviews the basics of tour including components of tours, tour destinations, types of vacation packages, print & electronic resources, non-automated tour booking procedures & function of tour operator/wholesaler.

TRVL 2040 Fares & Tickets International	1 CR
This course introduces students to international air travelers including two basic int'l faring systems, mileage/routing & currency procedures, int'l fare basis codes, base fares, taxes & surcharges.

†Note: Each automated course requires a new software download. RTS© is only compatible with Windows OS but may be used on Mac using Virtual PC or DOSBox.

EVNT 1010 Introduction to Event and Meeting Planning	2 CR
This introductory course acquaints students with the common components of well executed meetings and events. Course introduces site selection, food/beverage, audio visual, contracts, industry overview and career possibilities.

EVNT 1100 Site Selection, Negotiation, and Law	2 CR
This course outlines the key elements to successful site selection, negotiation issues/techniques, contract provisions/analysis & diverse industry contracts. Legal issues unique to the meeting industry will be identified.

EVNT 1200 Transportation & Housing	2 CR
The logistics of air and ground transportation and hotel arrangements will be discussed. Students will learn trade strategies to make informed decisions leading to a successful meeting experience.

EVNT 1300 Event Registration	2 CR
This course will introduce students to various registration systems and keys to selecting the best registration method. Students will learn the process to make informed decisions.

EVNT 1400 Food and Beverage Management	2 CR
Learn a systematic approach to evaluating meeting objectives and group needs as they relate to menu design, pricing structures, guarantee strategies, negotiation items and overall information about food and beverage services.

EVNT 1500 Hotel Sales and Operations	2 CR
Students will be introduced to the principles and procedures of hotel sales and operations by taking part in "learn by doing" activities. Networking, building internal & external relationships and selling techniques will also be taught.

EVNT 1600 Special Event Planning	2 CR
Students will be provided with the tools needed to hold effective special events. Venues including meetings, conferences, exhibits, fairs, trade shows, international events, weddings, etc. will be addressed.

EVNT 1700 Nonprofit Event Planning	2 CR
Course will focus on planning successful special events for non-profit organizations. Course will explore fund-raising breakfasts, black tie galas, festivals, auctions, golf tournaments, fashion shows, concerts and soirees.

EVNT 1800 Budgeting for Event Planners	2 CR
Course will introduce essential tools needed to prepare a budget for events of all sizes, information gathering, analyzing goals/objectives and preparing and communicating presentations to clients.