A course in the operations of a travel agency teaches students about the procedures and policies involved in domestic and international travel. Students learn about the relationship between travel agencies and airlines, in addition to routes and fares. Opportunities are also available for students to gain knowledge of the history and trends within the travel industry.
A travel geography course teaches students about different regions within the United States and countries around the world. Focus is placed on the attractions located in the major travel destinations around the world. Students also learn about the customs, languages and currencies of different countries.
A travel-management course focuses on the selected areas within the tourism industry. Students in this course have an opportunity to learn about travel sales and marketing, financial management of leisure resources, and tourism and transportation systems. The course also teaches students how to pursue entrepreneurship opportunities in the travel industry.
Students enrolled in a tour-management course gain an overview of planning travel itineraries and how to create stimulating and creative travel plans for clients. This course provides students with an opportunity to plan trips that include transportation, sightseeing, attractions and accommodations. Students also learn about marketing and selling all-inclusive vacations.
A convention planning course teaches students about the roles and responsibilities of travel professionals in hotels and convention centers. Topics in the course cover organizing and management of events, internal management systems and post-event evaluation. Opportunities may also be available for students to learn about preparing for a trade show.