Hospitality and Tourism

9th Grade

Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism: This foundational course introduces students to the vibrant and diverse world of hospitality and tourism, one of the largest industries in the global economy. Students explore how hotels, restaurants, travel services, event venues, and attractions all work together to create memorable guest experiences. They learn the importance of customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail while examining real-world examples of how hospitality impacts local and global communities. By understanding key industry sectors and the guest experience from start to finish, students build the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in advanced courses and future careers.

 

Hospitality Design: Hospitality Design combines creativity, innovation, and strategy to show students how environment and atmosphere shape the guest experience. Through hands-on projects, students design both interior and exterior spaces for hotels, restaurants, and event venues, learning how layout, branding, and aesthetics work together to tell a story. Using digital design tools like Canva and Adobe Express, they create professional-grade visual plans and marketing materials that reflect real-world industry standards. This course challenges students to think critically and creatively while preparing them for careers in event planning, hotel management, and design-focused roles within the hospitality field.

 

 

10th Grade

Hospitality Marketing: In this course, students learn how to promote hospitality businesses and create lasting connections with guests through strategic marketing. They explore branding, social media, advertising, public relations, and customer engagement — all tailored specifically to the hospitality and tourism industries. Through hands-on projects, students develop marketing campaigns, analyze case studies, and present creative solutions to real-world challenges. By the end of the course, they understand how effective marketing drives business success, builds brand loyalty, and enhances the overall guest experience.

 

Career & Financial Management: Career & Financial Management helps students build the essential life and professional skills they need to succeed in the workforce and beyond. They learn about financial literacy, budgeting, workplace communication, and goal setting while exploring a variety of career paths in hospitality and tourism. Students practice resume writing, interview techniques, and professional networking, preparing them for internships, college, and future employment. This course empowers students to take ownership of their futures by combining practical skills with real-world knowledge.

 

 

11th Grade

 

Hospitality Management: Hospitality Management focuses on the leadership and organizational skills required to successfully run hospitality operations. Students examine how hotels, restaurants, event venues, and travel services are staffed, structured, and managed, from day-to-day operations to long-term strategic planning. Through case studies, simulations, and group projects, they learn about leadership styles, staff training, customer relations, and problem-solving. By understanding how to balance guest satisfaction with business performance, students develop the skills to lead teams and manage hospitality businesses effectively.

 

International Hospitality: In a globalized industry, understanding how culture, customs, and international markets influence hospitality is essential. This course takes students beyond local perspectives to explore how hospitality and tourism operate around the world. They study global travel trends, international service standards, cultural etiquette, and how businesses adapt their practices for different audiences. Through research projects and case studies, students gain a broader perspective on what it means to deliver world-class service in an increasingly connected world — preparing them for careers that span continents and cultures.

 

12th Grade

 

Event Planning: Event Planning introduces students to the exciting process of designing, organizing, and executing events of all types and sizes. From weddings and conferences to festivals and corporate functions, students learn how to manage budgets, timelines, logistics, and client expectations. They work collaboratively to create event proposals, marketing materials, and detailed plans that mirror industry practices. This course emphasizes creativity, communication, and organization — skills that are essential not only in event planning but across the entire hospitality and service sector.

 

New Hospitality Venture: This capstone course challenges students to apply everything they’ve learned by developing and launching their own original hospitality concept. Working as a team, they research market needs, design a business model, create branding and marketing plans, and present their venture to an audience of peers and professionals. This hands-on experience gives students a deep understanding of entrepreneurship and the innovation driving the hospitality industry today. By the end of the course, they have a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates their creativity, business acumen, and readiness for the next stage of their academic or professional journey.