HTE 3580 - Hospitality and Tourism Law

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: ENG 1020, HTE 1030 and SPE 1010

This course provides an overview of the legal fundamentals that apply to operations and management in the hospitality and tourism industries with an emphasis on preventive management practices. Legal procedures, Civil Rights, contract law, negligence, relationships with guests, and specialized liabilities related to food and alcohol service, and tourism companies are covered, as well as contemporary legal issues in hospitality management related to employment practices, internal and market regulation, and franchising.