This course will explore current and future trends impacting the global hotel and food service systems industries. These trends include environmental sustainability, revenue management, technological innovations and ownership/management trends. Utilizing hotel property management systems (PMS), case studies, field trips, and guest speakers, students will be exposed to the current state and future opportunities presented by the hotel and food services industries.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Environmental sustainability.
- Revenue management.
- Technological innovations.
- Ownership/management trends.
- Utilizing hotel property management systems (PMS).
- Ethical, legal and cultural issues impacting the global hotel and food service industries.
- Globalization and consolidation of the hotel food services industries.
PLAR is assessed through an interview with the department leader or designate.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72777 |
September 8, 2026 to October 30, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72778 |
September 8, 2026 to October 30, 2026 |
Lecture Lab |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42346 |
January 4, 2027 to April 16, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42349 |
January 4, 2027 to April 16, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.