RTE 293 - Outdoor Leadership Training

Description:
Develop a student outdoor leader with the skill sets capable of leading groups safely in an outdoor environment pursuit. In addition, students will learn and apply group development theory. Formerly RT 293, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Explain the organization of the lodging industry and foundations of lodging operations.
Identify the ownership and management of lodging properties including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT),management companies, brands, and independent ownership.
Explain the Global Distribution System (GDS) including Social Media and Online Travel Agents used in the lodging industry.
Describe the operation of the Property Management System including the interaction of the reservations, registration and in house accounting systems.
Describe the processes involved in the foundations of lodging accounting (forecasting, revenue management, approving credit, posting to accounts and night audit).