Hospitality & Tourism at Edmonds College

09/19/2024

Are your clients THAT level of Taylor Swift fan??

In partnership with Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa and Your Elite Tickets, ACC Aviation is offering an exclusive private jet experience fo | Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Your Elite Tickets and ACC Aviation are offering the experience for the popstar's October 19 concert in Miami.

08/27/2024

Be careful of the airlines you choose for your travel or for your client's travel!

Ever wonder which airlines deny the most passengers? | A study of Air Travel Consumer Reports from 2023-24, found that Endeavor Air and Frontier Airlines are among the worst perpetrators of denied boardings.

08/14/2024

Thinking about changing careers or starting a career in the travel industry? Edmonds College offers a certificate or associate degrees to get you moving out into this great industry!! Fall quarter classes include: Cruises, Tours, and North American Travel Geography. Message us now to get more information and to get started!

08/01/2024

The airlines are changing things constantly - here is what low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is currently doing.

Not even a week after Southwest announced a slew of overhauls to the way the | Spirit Airlines has introduced a new premium seating experience, as well as new check-in and boarding processes. Here's what travelers can expect.

07/29/2024

The rules around traveling with Covid continue to be murky. What would you advise your clients to do?

When you get COVID before a big trip, rebooking and canceling plans can be stressful. So should you fly anyway?

07/25/2024

We're back and will be posting regular updates with news in the world of travel and tourism! Today's info:
The Utopia of the Seas debuted last week. It looks like a beautiful ship, but it is HUGE! What do you think?

Travelers planning an Orlando theme park or Central Florida beach vacation often opt to extend their trip with a short ocean cruise. | Travel Agent boarded Royal Caribbean International's new, 5,668-passenger Utopia of the Seas last week. Here's a look at the world's second largest ship.

04/22/2024

Women in Travel is a great source of information on how women are remaking the travel and tourism experience worldwide. Here is a great article on Zambia!

From female anti-poaching units to local craftswomen, projects across Zambia are focusing efforts on the importance of working with local women. | From female anti-poaching units to local craftswomen, projects across Zambia are focusing efforts on the importance of working with local women.

02/26/2024

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Travel-related jobs are expected to grow by 20% between now and 2032. Do you want a career that is exciting, ever-changing, and people-oriented? Then get trained to start that career at Edmonds College. Visit this link for more information: https://www.edmonds.edu/programs-and-degrees/areas-of-study/hospitality/tourism/
Classes begin on April 1st.

Train to make the world your career as a travel consultant, cruise or tour agent, tour guide, hotel staff member, or airline reservation and ticket agent.

01/08/2024

Do you keep up with the news EVERY day?? It is essential for anyone in the travel industry to really know what's going on in the world. Find a news source that you trust and visit it every day. Your travel experiences and your current or future clients will thank you!
Here is an article about the new Boeing Max plane issue.

Alaska and United are the only two U.S. commercial airlines that operate Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, the type of plane involved in Friday's incident.

12/04/2023

Registration is on now for Winter Quarter.
HSPTR 116 - European Travel Geography, 5 credits, online
HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality, 5 credits, online
HSPTR 208 - Hospitality Technology, 5 credits, on-campus M/W
HSPTR 220 - Ecotourism, 5 credits, on-campus M/W
Fro more information and program options, contact Beth at [email protected]

10/25/2023

This article explains one of the simple keys to success in the hospitality industry!

Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. I used the example of the server at a restaurant who ran outside during a storm to move the outdoor furniture blowing across the patio to a safer, more secure s...

10/05/2023

Great article on the ways that the travel industry boosts the country's economy!

The industry’s outsized role in bolstering the U.S. economy is clear. Direct travel spending totaled $1.2 trillion in 2022, which produced an economic footprint of $2.6 trillion—a return to 2019 levels. However, while impressive, these numbers should be even higher.