Spring 2018

HTM ‘OHANA MEETING

May 24, 2018

TOURISM IS LIFE.
TOURISM IS YOU.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/U1oO8tQcUB0
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Aloha!
Today’s Agenda
• Ho ‘okipa Society update
• ‘Imiloa Career Exploration trips highlights
• New HTM curriculum preview

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Grab Lunch on the Way Out!

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HTM Student Organization

Professional development

Industry networking

Social activities

Facebook group:
facebook.com/groups/hookipasociety

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HTM Student Organization

Ho’okipa Society membership required for all
academic recognitions, scholarships, and career
exploration trips

Semester dues is $5

Sign up today at the table!

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‘Imiloa is the Hawaiian word for exploration, and the wa‘a symbolizes
inspiration and adventure in a career search. The ‘Imiloa Career
Exploration program offers Hospitality & Tourism Management students a
range of opportunities for first-hand career observation and engagement,
including career counseling, meaningful internships, and faculty-led
student group travel to global career destinations and tourism companies.

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‘Imiloa Career Exploration
Three faculty-escorted career trips in 2018

Big Island San Francisco Hong Kong

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Big Island Trip
April 24-27, 2017 (Honey Salima)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/gEWZZl9mxl0

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San Francisco Trip
April 23-30, 2018 (Sarah Hardman)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Oo6iAxf4si0

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Hong Kong Trip
April 22-30, 2018 (Belu Chik)

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/72__Mdioty8

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HTM Minor
New electives added
• HTM 290 and HTM 295
• Allows alignment with interests
• 5 required courses (13 credits)
• 1 elective course or internship
• No prerequisites
• Great fit in the new BYUH
academic/GE program
• Approval pending

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HTM Major
Lots of updates for Fall 2018
• Business Foundation reduced
• Required HTM Core expanded
• 6 new HTM Career Paths
• One of 6 professional
certifications required for
graduation

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HTM Major
New HTM Courses
• HTM 150 Economics of Global
Tourism
• HTM 290 Attractions & Experience
Management
• HTM 295 Cross-Cultural Management
in Tourism
• HTM 340 Pricing Strategy & Revenue
Management
• HTM 352 Food & Beverage Operations
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HTM Major
Business Foundation
• Reduced by 3 credits
• ECON 200 and ECON 201 eliminated
• Replaced by new HTM 150 Economics
of Global Tourism in HTM Core

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HTM Major
HTM Core
• Increased by 6 credits
• New HTM 150 Economics of Global
Tourism
• HTM 375 Accommodations Operations
moved from elective to required

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HTM Major
HTM Career Paths
• Hospitality Leadership
• Sales & Revenue Management
• Sustainable Destinations Management
• Events & Meetings Management
• Food & Beverage Management
• Travel & Tour Management
• Career Paths have 2 required courses
and a professional certification
• May choose more than one Career Path
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HTM Major
Professional Certifications
• Well-recognized programs offered
by industry associations
• All coursework is online and must
be completed before graduation
• Fee is $79, paid by the student to
the sponsoring association
• Cost is subsidized by the Center
• May pursue multiple certifications

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HTM Major
Current Student Transition
• Students decide to stay on current
curriculum or move to new program
• Decision criteria: how far along in
current program, and number of
remaining semesters
• No wasted credits in transition
• Students staying on current program
may take new HTM courses and
pursue professional certifications
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HTM Academic Advising
Susan Wesley
Office: Academic Advising Center 131
(Next to Health Center)
Phone: (808) 675-4836
susan.wesley@byuh.edu

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Careers Available!
Global industry worth $8 trillion
with 300 million jobs
• Hotels and resorts
• Airlines and cruises
• Destinations and attractions
• Conventions and meetings
• Restaurants and banquets
• Activities and adventures
• Tour planners and operators
• Government agencies

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Careers Available!
…all of which need talented team members in:
• Executive and operations management
• Finance and accounting
• Guest services and experience development
• Marketing, sales and revenue management
• Logistics and supply chain management
• Information and environmental technologies
• Arts, culture and entertainment
• Human resources and talent development

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 QUESTIONS?
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