This course provides a basis for understanding the various challenges and responsibilities involved in managing a food and beverage operation. Students will understand how to:
• Increase profits by maximizing service, efficiency, productivity, and technology;
• Satisfy the food-quality and nutritional demands of today's guests;
• Meet legal, safety, and sanitation requirements; and
• Build business through effective marketing strategies.

This introductory course presents an overview of the travel and tourism industry's history, development, components, issues, trends, impacts, career opportunities, etc. Emphasis is placed on the CNMI tourism industry.

This course provides an overview of the history, development, components, trends, operations, career opportunities and future outlook for the hospitality industry.