I S E N B E R G C U LT U R E A N D T O U R I S MM A N A G E M E N T I N E U R O P EL O N D O N / PA R I S / V E R O N A / S E V I L L E

C O S T I N C L U D E S• Tuition fees for 6-9 credits

• All hotel accommodations

• Cultural, industry, and academic tours and excursions

• Daily breakfasts

• Additional group meals and tastings

• Transportation passes in key cities

• Train, flight, and bus transportation between European destinations

D O E S N O T I N C L U D E

• Transatlantic airfare

• Additional meals

• Personal expenses

D AT E S & F E E SMAY 11 TO MAY 29, 2020Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

PROGRAM FEE ESTIMATED

$6,300- $7,300

P R O G R A M H I G H L I G H T S• Earn 6-9 upper elective credits in just 3 weeks

• Faculty-led program with on-ground travel partner

• Return to the U.S. in time for summer jobs and internships

• Good mix of group activities and time to explore on your own

• Group activities in London such as: Welcome dinner; Blue Badge tour of Westminster Abbey; visit the British Museum; Flight on London Eye; Traditional High Tea in London; Fullers Brewery Tour; hotel tour

• Group activities in Paris such as: Seine River Cruise; dinner at La Petite Chaise (oldest restaurant in Paris); Le Cordon Bleu private culinary demonstration; visit to Office du Tourism de Paris; visit the Louvre museum; wine tasting at Musée de Vin; hotel tour

• Group activities in Verona such as: Tour of Arena di Verona; full day trip to Venice with guided tour and dinner; half-day trip to Valpolicella with winery tour and tastings and dinner; hotel tour

• Group activities in Seville such as: La Giralda and the Cathedral of Seville; Las Setas; tapas tour; Real Alcazar; visit a Spanish winery; farewell dinner and Flamenco show

C O U R S E I N F O R M AT I O N6 - 9 C R E D I T SC O U R S E S S A T I S F Y H T M U P P E R L E V E L E L E C T I V E S A N D 3 0 0 - L E V E L B U S I N E S S E L E C T I V E S I N I S E N B E R G

Work completed pre- and post-trip.Tour Operations Management HT-MGT 391T

Learn the requirements and tasks of tour operators including the leading of small group tours, providing tourists with interesting site specific information, coordination and arrangement of accommodations, and operational challenges.

Cultural Tourism HT-MGT 391B

Learn the culture and lifestyle of specific regions through history, art, architecture, cuisines, social dynamics, and recreation that shape a culture’s way of life. Emphasis is placed on experiential learning, awareness, and comprehension of different cultures and cultural dynamics.

Critical Issues in Hospitality & Tourism HT-MGT 391C

Optional 3 credit Independent StudyResearch, identify, and discuss a current critical issue facing the hospitality and tourism industry. The independent study seeks for students to develop analytical and academic research skills by identifying points of view, competencies, management skills, theoretical development, and strategic management.

W H AT S T U D E N T S S AY

“This is truly a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone and everyone”-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“I loved this trip and it was an amazing experience I’ll never forget”-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“The places we visited and the people we met will always hold a special place in my heart”-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

“I learned so much in experiencing and seeing the ways of service in hospitality and tourism industries in so many different cities and countries”

“ T H I S T R I P C H A N G E D M Y L I F E . I M E T A M A Z I N G P E O P L E W H O W I L L B E L I F E L O N G F R I E N D S , G R E W A S A P E R S O N , A N D F E E L M O R E C O N F I D E N T A B O U T M Y S E L F ”

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O NFACULTY LEADERSRod Warnick (warnick@isenberg.umass.edu)Melissa Baker (mbaker@isenberg.umass.edu)

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