Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
8-6-2010 12:00 AM
End Date
10-6-2010 12:00 AM
Description
All venues of the hospitality industry have an unprecedented responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of their guests today. This project is investigating what is currently incorporated in the curricula of United States hospitality management programs regarding crisis management skills and comparing current content with recommended content to determine gaps in these curricula. Based on the findings, recommendations for enhancements that programs might make to their curricula will be made.
Keywords
Crisis management; Curriculum development; Hospitality education; Interactive learning
Disciplines
Hospitality Administration and Management
Incorporating crisis management into hospitality education: A study of current curriculum content compared to skills essential for today's environment
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
All venues of the hospitality industry have an unprecedented responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of their guests today. This project is investigating what is currently incorporated in the curricula of United States hospitality management programs regarding crisis management skills and comparing current content with recommended content to determine gaps in these curricula. Based on the findings, recommendations for enhancements that programs might make to their curricula will be made.