Meet Your Instructor: Stephen Ekstrom
Introduction to the Course: Objectives and goals
Introduction to the Course: Course structure and assessment
Importance of the Tourism Industry: Economic impact
Importance of the Tourism Industry: Social and cultural significance
Welcome Survey
Overview of the Tourism Sector
Trends In Tourism & Future Outlook
Exploring Career Paths in Tourism
Essential Skills for Tourism Careers
Education Recommendations
Jobs Without Degrees
Meet Industry Leaders
Martha Sheridan - CEO Meet Boston
Chadi Solomon - GM Baltimore Hotel
Maura Gast - Executive Director of the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
Amir Eylon - CEO Longwoods International
Stacy Ritter - CEO of Visit Lauderdale
Fred Dixon - CEO of Brand USA
Rose Dennis - Summerside PEI
Business Class Podcast
Gaining Practical Experience: Importance of internships and volunteer work
Real World Applications: Examples of assignments and projects
Networking in Tourism
Where To Network
Networking: Introduce Yourself
Connect with Your Instructor
Setting Career Goals
What Are Your Career Goals
Creating a resume and cover letter tailored to tourism
Example Tourism Resumes
Effective Job Search Techniques
Preparing for interviews
Handling Tricky Interview Questions
