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Teaching Hospitality & Tourism Curriculum
Everything needed to teach a NAF Academy of Hospitality & Tourism course: lesson plans & resources for students/teachers.
NAF
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Amid Social Justice Protests, Another Wave of Reckonings Hits the Restaurant Industry
Check out this article alongside the "Overcoming Challenges through the Lens of Social Media."
Eater
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Explore Travel During COVID-19
Update students regarding advice to travelers and guidance on where to find official information during this difficult time for travel.
World Travel & Tourism Council
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What to Consider When Resuming International Travel
With many countries now planning to re-open, look over the latest considerations when traveling.
World Health Organization

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8 Rules for Good Customer Service
Introduce students to the the kind of customer service that makes customers come back.
The Balance
Customer ServiceArticle
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Learn About the Environmental Impacts of Tourism
Read about why the environment is so important to tourism and the positive and negative environmental impacts of tourism.
Tourism Teacher
ArticleTravel
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Learn About Micro-organisms and Foodborne Illness
Introduce students to the four types of pathogens that can contaminate food and cause foodborne illness.
CTE Online
Lesson planFood Preparation
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Design a Promotional Mix
Teach students about advertising, sales, public relations, and more by having them design a promotional mix.
Youth Entrepreneurs Academy
MarketingLesson plan
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Teach the Principles of Hospitality
Principles of Hospitality and Tourism provides an overview of the current hospitality and tourism industry.
NAF
Lesson planHospitality Careers
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Introduction to Customer Service
A lesson on why customer service is vital to the Hospitality industry.
CTE Online
Customer ServiceLesson plan
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Understanding the Environmental Impacts of Tourism
Students create a tri-fold brochure to present one aspect of the environmental impact of tourism.
Tourism Teacher
ArticleTravel
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Starting a Catering Business
An effective "virtual entrepreneurship" unit that instructs students on the importance of completing a business plan.
CTE Online
EntrepreneurshipLesson plan
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Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Discover the career opportunities and adventures available to those in the Hospitality/Tourism industry.
University System of Maryland
Lesson planHospitality Careers
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Learning About Tourism & Travel Management
In this course, you will experience challenges and solutions, reflective of global tourism.
University of Queensland (UQ), Australia
Online CourseTravel
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Sustainable Food Security: Food Access
In this course, learn what it takes to provide access to a safe and nutritious food supply every day.
Wageningen University
Online CourseFood/Diet
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Learning Ethical Social Media
Learn about the shadow side associated with social media use.
University of Sydney
MarketingOnline CourseEthics
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Embark on a Virtual Entrepreneurship
On this two-part, virtual entrepreneurship project, students will learn how to operate a business plan.
CTE Online
EntrepreneurshipLesson plan
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Learn About Generational Spending & Hospitality
Investigate the changing spending patterns between generations and how it relates to the hospitality industry and emerging trends.
CTE Online
Lesson plan
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Design a New Drink
Experience the journey of real young entrepreneurs & research their characteristics in this project.
CTE Online
EntrepreneurshipProject
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Being a Travel Agent
Learn what a travel agent is and what they do, then plan a vacation within the US.
CTE Online
Lesson planHospitality CareersTravel
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Planning a Texas Vacation
Travel plans are on the back burner, but students should flex their hospitality muscles! Plan a trip and more with this activity.
Texas CTE
Lesson planTravel
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Traveling with Excel Spreadsheet
Learn how this YouTuber uses Excel to organize all their travel plans from itineraries to hotels.
YouTube
VideoTravel
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What’s the Future of Cruising?
Since COVID-19 impacted the cruise line industry, expose students to the latest cruise ship news and the future of cruising.
Eat Sleep Cruise
VideoTravel
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How Safe are Cruise Ships from the Coronavirus?
Can cruise ships guarantee passenger safety during a global pandemic? Have students learn about cruise ship safety.
DW News
VideoTravelEpidemic
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How do Masks Affect Body Language?
Communication expert, Mark Bowden discusses how masks affect body language.
Mark Bowden
Customer ServiceVideo
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How to Read Faces Even When Everyone is Wearing a Mask
How can you read someone's facial expressions if they wear a mask? In this video, learn about microexpressions!
Vanessa Van Edwards
Customer ServiceVideo
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Introduce Food Product Development
Students will show their knowledge of basic concepts of food product development by creating an original prototype formula.
CTE Online
Lesson planFood Preparation
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Learn Successful Video Marketing Strategies
In this video, marketing expert Adam strategist shares the single most effective marketing strategy available today.
Adam Erhart
MarketingVideo
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How to Develop an Effective Marketing Strategy
Marketing expert, Paul Robinson explains how to create a marketing strategy for your business.
Positive Revolution
MarketingVideo
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Global Protocols for a New Normal in Hospitality
See what the Safe Travels by World Travel & Tourism Council recommends for the New Normal in Hospitality.
World Travel & Tourism Council
Hospitality CareersFood PreparationEpidemic
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Domestic Travel
Learn about the important tool domestic travel is in regional economic growth and development.
World Travel & Tourism Council
Travel
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Registering for ServSafe’s Training
Register and see the Reopening Guidance: COVID-19 Precautions that notes pandemic changes.
ServSafe
Online CourseFood Preparation
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Leading the New Normal
Look at the new protocols in place across all relevant functions especially convention centers.
World Travel & Tourism Council
Travel
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Working in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry Can Be Demanding.
In this lesson, students will analyze the demands of employment in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Texas CTE
Lesson planHospitality Careers
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Explore Careers in Event Planning
Meeting, convention, and event planners coordinate all aspects of events and professional meetings.
CollegeGrad
Event PlanningArticle
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Explore Careers in Culinary
Learn about the different career paths in food preparation and serving.
CollegeGrad
ArticleCulinary
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Learning About Technology in Hospitality & Tourism
Use this lesson to have your students identify technology equipment that are used in this industry.
Texas CTE
Lesson planHospitality Careers
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Following the New Normal at Hotels
Watch this video that shows the new technology in hotels and in addition, the new normal due to COVID-19.
YouTube
Customer ServiceVideo
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Becoming a Chef
In this lesson, students explore the details of everything it takes to be on the successful path for this career.
CTE Online
Lesson planCulinary
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The State of Customer Service in 2020
Challenge your students to read through this report and report back 1-page summaries of each chapter.
HubSpot
Customer Service
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Using the Event Budget
Read through this guide and learn how to ensure an event budget sets you up for success.
The Bizzabo Blog
Event PlanningArticle
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Creating Menus for Special Diets
This activity challenges students with a set of dietary problems to solve, where which they are restaurant "simulated managers."
CTE Project
Lesson planFood Preparation
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The Cornerstone of Restaurant Operations
Use this resource and have your students outline solutions and improvements to services that impact the customer.
Texas CTE
Customer ServiceLesson plan
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Planning & Organizing Safe Sports Events
Planning, managing and organizing sports is no easy task, especially with COVID-19. Use this guide to Plan and Organize in 14 Steps.
TicketSource
ArticleSports
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Overcoming Challenges through the Lens of Social Justice
In this interdisciplinary project, encourage students to research a social justice challenge in their career theme.
American Federation of Teachers via sharemylesson
Lesson planProject
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How to Empowers Others in the Industry
Use this career-themed article about communication and leadership to pique student interest and classroom discussion.
Chron
ArticleHospitality Careers
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The Role of Technology
Involve your students in discussions surrounding cleaning and sanitizing during the age of COVID.
Hospitality Trends
ArticleEpidemic
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Promote Your CTSO
Use this CTE online curriculum and have your students create a marketing plan to draw in new members.
CTE Online
MarketingLesson plan
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Design the Inside of a Food Truck
In this project by CTE Online, students will learn about menus, while designing and creating a mock food truck.
CTE Online
Lesson planFood PreparationDesign
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Plan an Exciting Trip
Have your students planned a trip? This is a step-by-step guide for planning an epic trip using Google Maps.
Live like it's the Weekend Blog
ArticleTravel
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Understanding Professional Etiquette
Have your students learn more on professionalism here through understanding great customer service.
CTE Online
Customer ServiceLesson plan
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Teaching Sustainable Tourism
View this Sustainable Tourism Capstone Project example from the Milwaukee Public School system's NAF academy.
Milwaukee Public Schools' James Madison Academic Campus
ProjectTravel

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