Tourism & Recreation
In this module, students explore the exciting and vast field of tourism and leisure activities. Students discover endless job opportunities both at home and abroad in travel and recreation careers. They compare their experiences planning birthday parties, outings with friends, and school dances to the scheduling involved in the tourism industry. Students practice skills required for booking accommodations, handling customer expectations and managing leisure events. Students demonstrate the ability to manage event details including the implementation of safety, security and environmental measures.
Internet Resources
Hostelling International-USA
Hostelling International-USA is an organization founded in 1934 to promote international understanding of the world and its people through hostelling. It operates a network of 110 hostel accommodations throughout the United States that are inexpensive, safe and clean. Visit this site to learn more about this great organization.
National Tour Association
The National Tour Association provides information on packaged tours. Visit this website to learn more about the packaged tour industry.
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) provides information on the ecotourism industry. Visit this site to learn about the exciting careers in ecotourism.
The National Park Service
The National Park Service and America’s national park website allows you to explore services, activities, and events that national parks have to offer. Visit this site to learn more about America's parks.