Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

Principles of Hospitality & Tourism

(Course #3015) Climb aboard the Panther Express as we explore

the career opportunities in the lodging industry (hotels, motels, bed& breakfast), travel &

tourism, recreation, amusement parks, resorts, cruise line ships, restaurants, and the food &

beverage industries. In this exciting project based full year course, culinary arts will be practiced

throughout the year. Learn to cook, bake, and eat what you make. Guest speakers will visit from the industry to share their experiences, as well as a possible field trip to a related behind the scenes

tour of a hospitality & tourism location in San Antonio.

7th & 8th grade Elective

1 High School CreditFull year elective

Lodging Industry Hotels, Motels, & Bed & Breakfasts

Learn to cook & bake!

You get to eat what you make in class!

Learn to use kitchen equipment, following recipes to prepare a

variety of foods

Working as a team!

Saute & Knife Skills

Host special events at Lopez

Baking & Pastry Arts

Catered Luncheon for Author Visit Gordon Kormon

Students visit with Mr. Kormon

Multicultural Fair

Pastry Arts

Muffins & Pies

Lots of Fun!!

Baking is so much fun!!!

Students worked in teams to research gingerbread designs,

bake, and decorate like a Pastry Chef

Amusement ParksExplore career opportunities in theme parks .

Food & Beverage IndustryIn the restaurant industry , opportunities are endless. Find out what it’s like to work in the Food & Beverage

industry.

What are the business opportunities?

Plan a guest next trip to a national park.Explore career opportunities in the beautiful world we live in.

What are the career opportunities?

Learn about career opportunities as a travel agent.

Research celebrity chefs and learn how they got started and

became successful.

Career Opportunities

This lab course will explore management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, food &

beverage industry, lodging, attractions, amusement parks, recreation, and travel related

services.