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Unit Handout
Unit code: TM001
Unit title: The Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Unit leader: Mr. Theodore Benetatos
Other tutors on this unit:
Formal contact hours: 24
Credits: 10
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Course Outline Assignment and Examination Schedule
Date Assignment Weight %
th
Friday the 8 of Presentation 40
October
Final Exam 60
Course Coverage
Part A: Introduction to Hospitality
Part B: Introduction to Tourism
Part C: Lodging Operations & Cruises
Part D: F&B, Restaurant Operations
Part E: Attractions, Clubs, Gaming Industry
Part F: Event Management & Sports
REVISION
Curriculum Outline
Session Topic to be covered:
1 Introduction to the unit, curriculum and assessment. Introduction to the hospitality
industry. Trends in hospitality, lodging and cruising
MINIMUM READING: Core text: chapter 1 & 2
5 Hospitality and the Food service Industry. Food and Beverage Management, restaurants,
food trends.
TB MINIMUM READING: Core text: chapter 6 and 7 SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Moodle Material
8 Gaming Entertainment, Impacts and prospects, key players, trends and further
considerations.
TB MINIMUM READING: Core text: chapter 11 SUPPLEMENTARY READING: Moodle Material
12 Revision
E-resources
www.ahla.com
www.ehotlier.com
www.hospitalitynet.org/index.html
www.hotelnewsresource.com/
www.hospitalitynet.org/index.html
www.ih-ra.com/
www.traveldailynews.com/
www.unwto.org/index.php
You should select a destination (city, community or country) or a geographic area of focus of your choice and
write a report providing an analysis of the market commenting on:
Everything has to be supported always by relevant literature and proper referencing where applicable. The
presentation should be no more than 15 minutes and groups are encouraged to produce presentation handouts.