Explores the broad spectrum of the leisure and event industry. The course surveys professional operations and practices associated with hospitality and event menagement field: food service, lodging, travel/tourism, recreation, gaming and entertainment, meeting and convention and expositions. The course explores historical aspects of hospitality as well as current best practices related to hospitality and event management. In addition, students will examine the basic functions of management and business adminstration principles related specifically to this field. Students will engage the learning process for the course objectives through class lectures, interactive class activities, guest speakers, and experiential learning tied to field trips and excursions. [ 3 credits ]