This course has been designed to examine the latest outlook for the US and global economies and the resultant travel and tourism with a special focus on the implications on such segments of the industry as airlines, lodging, food service, gaming, theme parks and cruising. Special attention will be given to the state of the lodging and restaurant businesses in Boston and the implications for job opportunities in the industry. Several industry speakers will be invited to provide a hands-on, practical approach to what kinds of opportunities and threats will be available for individual companies in the industry with an eye toward identifying areas of the greatest job opportunities. 2 credits