The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the basic structure of hospitality industry and integrated resorts. Topics to be covered include the history and the recent progress of the hospitality industry, fundamentals of tourism industry, principles of restaurant operations and food services, hotel and lodging operations, MICE etc. In addition, principles of leadership and hospitality management will be discussed. After completing this course, students will possess a solid foundation to further their studies in particular subjects of hospitality management.

CILO-1: Describe the basic compositions of hospitality industry. CILO-2: Differentiate service industry versus manufacturing industry. CILO-3: Describe the basic compositions of travel industry. CILO-4: Describe the operations and compositions of integrated resorts.