Travel Marketing and Sales Course No. 8169 Elective 36 weeks - 3 credits Prerequisite: Recommendation of Counselor Previous Courses in Marketing and Family and Consumer Sciences Preferred

This course prepares students for entry-level positions in the hotel and catering world. This course is designed to do the following:

• Prepare students for jobs in various hotels, restaurants and other hotel and catering related institutions

• Goal is to serve others in a professional manner • Learn on a daily basis fundamentals of operating and running a

hotel • Learn to run a restaurant and catering company • Participate in a simulated hotel and restaurant • Cooking demonstrations • Plan various food tastings • Plan and cater breakfast, lunch

and dinner for various school functions

• Explore careers in the fields of hotel, catering and tourism

• Participate in DECA activities Emphasize occupational skills

for workers in the hotel and catering field

• Plan mock conferences, expos, meetings, cooking shows and other events

• Have hands-on catering training at hotels, restaurants, and other related venues

• Plan various food tastings • Cooking demonstrations • Approve internships in hotel and catering settings • Plan and cater breakfast, lunch and dinner for various school

functions • Personal growth and skill development opportunities are

provided through DECA

Employment Opportunities—What’s In It For Me? Gain experience in one of the top five industries in the world. Salaries vary according to education level, however one can still advance in this industry with little or no college. Hard work and perseverance are a must in order to advance. Starting salaries for entry-level positions average around $27,000 and up! Hotel manager salary ranges start at $100,000 and up! Areas of employment include: hotels, restaurants, resorts, travel agencies, cruise ships, casinos, and travel and tourism organizations, entrepreneurship.

Students in Hotel & Catering are expected to take the National

Professional Certification in Customer Service Test.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.