Taking Hospitality & Tourism Outside the Classroom

Georgia Department of

Economic Development Tourism Division Mission Statement

To improve the quality of life for all Georgians through increased tourism

expenditures, well planned and protected tourism developments and sustainable job

creation.

How do we define Hospitality and Tourism ?

Hospitality

Defined as the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers; the quality of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly way.Derived from the French word Hospice.

TourismTourism is defined as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".

The Pineapple is the International Symbol of The Hospitality Industry

The 5 Segments of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

consists of businesses that prepare food for customers.

provides a place for people to sleep overnight

business of moving people from place to place

any activity that people do for rest, relaxation, and enjoyment.

LodgingFood Service Travel Tourism Recreation

provides those people with services that promote travel and vacations.

The 5 Segments of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Georgia Tourism Regions Map

How does Hospitality and Tourism impact the

Economy? Hospitality and Tourism is one of the most

significant revenue generators for the state - second only to agriculture. It is estimated that Georgia earns $8 in hospitality and tourism revenue for every $1 spent on tourism marketing. More than 439,000 Georgia residents work in jobs related to hospitality and tourism. Tourism drives significant business growth and increased revenue for companies operating in Georgia. Hospitality and Tourism is approximately a $58.9 billion industry for the state.

Why should Hospitality and Tourism be taken outside the

classroom?

Field trips give students educational experiences away from their regular school environment.

Not only do field trips provide alternative educational opportunities for children, they can also benefit the community if they include some type of community service.

Why should Hospitality and Tourism be taken outside the

classroom?

Learning in assorted ways can appeal to varied learning styles, helping children to succeed whether they are visual, auditory or kinetic learners.

Students visiting different educational facilities learn in a more hands-on and interactive manner than they do in school.

Activity Time

Scavenger Hunt

Kahoot

Georgia Tourist Attractions

This is a place where I can receive a massage, facial, and erase the stress away. 

SPA 

This is a place where I can take a nap, get a good night’s sleep, and take a shower.

HOTEL ROOM 

This is a place where I can receive multicultural eateries in the hotel. Fine dining, buffets, private lunches, and dinner events.

RESTAURANTS 

This is a place where I can enjoy indoor pools, saunas, and exercise.

FITNESS CENTER

This is a place where various corporate events and important discussions take place simultaneously. Holds groups from 12-2000 people.

MEETING AND CONVENTION

Georgia Tourist Attractions Field Trip Ideas