DYNAMICS OF TRIP PLANNING! Hello and Welcome to

In this course, students learn the important elements of organizing and managing group travel and events. The course is designed to educate students on the planning, execution and management of a group trip or tour and various events, including marketing, budget and operational aspects.

The first seminar is a review some important information from the syllabus. Subsequent seminars will focus more on the scheduled topic. So relax and follow along…

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The SYLLABUS The syllabus covers Kaplan’s and my course policies and expectations. Be sure to read it thoroughly.

Course Textbook E- Book Chapters: Units 1-5 Title: Conducting Tours Author: Marc Mancini PhD ISBN: Publisher: Cengage Units 6-10 Title: Event Management (Chapters 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 & 14) Author: Lynn Van Der Wagen and Brenda Carlos ISBN: Publisher: Pearson Your E-Book chapters are available in the Doc Share area.

Assignment Submissions: Be careful of assignment submission dates. Homework is expected to be submitted on or before the due date. Late submission results in loss of points.

Seminars are fun and helpful- In Units 1-9. Seminars are graded. If unable to attend you must submit a 2-3 page essay on the topic stated in the Seminar section of the unit. Opportunity to ask questions Opportunity to interact with classmates & instructor Day’s and time’s of seminars are posted in an Announcement You can review the recording if you are unable to attend. SEMINAR

Important! Read the Syllabus! Read all Announcements! Read Doc Sharing/Webliography postings! Read s! Your grade depends on it.

We will be looking at the way meeting and events come together. We’ll discuss the relationships with hotels, airlines and other suppliers, analyze financial inputs and evaluate operational logistics. Finally, you’ll produce a special event - Keep your final project in mind as we work our way through the units and assignments.

How do you define meeting & events? Who are the key players?

Our class will look at dynamic events but I would like to involve your comments and thoughts on all areas of the industry too. In the hospitality industry this includes, travel, tourism and destinations, hotel accommodations, food and restaurants, special events and leisure and recreation.

What experience have you had in your personal or professional life thus far with planning events?

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