Make a winning career choice with Hospitality & Tourism Management.
Why work 9 to 5 when every day could be different? Why settle for ordinary when every day could be extraordinary, filled with perks, great people and endless opportunities? Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) opens the doors to this growing industry. It introduces you to the world of hospitality and helps you pursue successful careers in your dream fields of:
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The State of Michigan Department of Education formally adopted the program and the 52.09 CIP code in 2021.
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) offers hospitality training, certification and skill growth at every level of hospitality careers. AHLEI provides the study materials and administers the certification process for nearly 30 certification designations trademarked by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
The Michigan Hospitality Foundation supports HTM and the local schools offering the program. We provide tools to educators, such as monthly webinars, professional development opportunities, and networking events with the industry to develop robust advisory boards and shape their future employees.
We provide a hotel operations symposium in the fall and the opportunity to compete against their peers in the spring. Students will also have the workplace learning experiences and internships that the MHF will help coordinate.
The Michigan Hospitality Foundation supports HTM and the local schools offering the program. We provide tools to educators, such as monthly webinars, professional development opportunities, and networking events with the industry to develop robust advisory boards and shape their future employees.
We provide a hotel operations symposium in the fall and the opportunity to compete against their peers in the spring. Students will also have the workplace learning experiences and internships that the MHF will help coordinate.
HTM curriculum and learning objectives
The AHLEI Hospitality & Tourism Management curriculum, and Hospitality and Tourism Specialist (HTS) credential is the preferred method to meet Michigan’s Hospitality Pathway standards.
The curriculum focuses on three main goals:
The curriculum focuses on three main goals:
- Generating interest in and providing a foundational understanding of hospitality segments and the world of career opportunities within the industry
- Presenting students with both career readiness and position-specific skills that will help them get started in the industry and achieve success
- Preparing students to sit for an exam to earn the Hospitality and Tourism Specialist credential which recognizes their knowledge and achievement
Unit 1: The World of Hospitality
- Chapter 1: What Is Hospitality?
- Chapter 2: Careers in Hospitality and Tourism
- Chapter 3: Welcoming Guests
- Chapter 4: Workplace Skills and Expectations
Unit 2: Lodging Operations
- Chapter 5: Introduction to the Lodging Industry
- Chapter 6: The Front Office
- Chapter 7: Housekeeping
- Chapter 8: Engineering
- Chapter 9: Safety and Security
Unit 3: Food and Beverage Operations
- Chapter 10: The Restaurant Business
- Chapter 11: Pricing and Profitability
- Chapter 12: Food Safety and Sanitation
- Chapter 13: Responsible Food and Beverage Service
Unit 4: Event Management
- Chapter 14: Meetings, Conventions and Special Events
- Chapter 15: Banquets and Catering
Unit 5: Travel and Tourism
- Chapter 16: Travel
- Chapter 17: Tourism
- Chapter 18: Attractions
- Chapter 19: Resorts, Clubs and Gaming
- Chapter 20: Cruise Industry
Unit 6: Hospitality Business and Leadership Skills
- Chapter 21: Effective Leadership
- Chapter 22: Entrepreneurship
- Chapter 23: Sales and Marketing
- Chapter 24: Financial Management
The HTM curriculum is sold by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
Hospitality and Tourism Specialist (HTS) Credential
Students earning an HTS credential have an understanding of the industry and foundational skills and knowledge in lodging, food and beverage operations, event management, attractions and tourism. The exam is proctored and requires 100 hours of work experience.
Michigan Hospitality & Tourism Management Pilot Schools
- St. Joseph High School
- Saginaw Career Complex
- Bay Arenac ISD
- Plymouth-Canton Educational Park
Interested in implementing the Michigan HTM program at your school? Please contact Amanda Smith at [email protected].
