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.
7 th & 8 th grade Elective 1 High School Credit Full 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 Parks Explore career opportunities in theme parks.
Food & Beverage Industry In 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.