Las Vegas, NV
Catch a flightToursCityHospitality, Tourism, & Rec
Explore the operations of Las Vegas resorts including: gaming, lodging, restaurants, and shows.
5 days travel at
$1,300 plus tuition
NHM 468
3 Credit Hours
Instructed by
Dr. James Taylor
Apply by
October 4, 2024
Travel Overview
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
What You'll Learn
- Explore hotel operations and learn how the various lodging components contribute to the overall resort experience.
- Examine how gaming, food and beverage, entertainment, and hotel operations of a casino interconnect to maximize revenues and surpass guest expectations.
- Identify legal, social, and ethical considerations affecting hospitality organizations as they relate to the global community.
What You'll Do
- Tour and compare the operations of top casinos like The Venetian and Palazzo, The Cosmopolitan, and Mirage to gain insight into their unique approaches.
- Experience and evaluate dining at renowned restaurants, including Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen, Milo’s, and Hong Kong Café, while learning about the complexities of large-scale food service operations.
- Meet and interact with industry leaders to understand the professionalism and prestige the Las Vegas hotel industry holds on a global scale.
All activities are tentative and subject to change depending on scheduling, booking availability, and course adjustments.
Meet Your Instructor
All Study USA courses are designed and led by Ole Miss faculty. Your instructor(s) will be your first point of contact during your travels and lead you through all the class experiences.
Dr. James Taylor
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Nutrition and Hospitality Management, Applied Sciences
jtaylor@olemiss.edu
Dr. James (Jim) Taylor joined the Ole Miss faculty in 2006 as an Assistant Professor and Program Director. In 2012, he was promoted to Associate Professor of Hospitality Management. His previous teaching experience includes Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Western Carolina University, Hospitality Management Instructor at the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Business Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of South Florida. He is a part of several professional organizations, including Southern Foodways Alliance, National Restaurant Association, and Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors.
“Study USA gives students a location-based learning experience where they’re actually in the environment as opposed to me just talking about it in class. They get to live the experience rather than just read or learn about it in a lecture.”
– Dr. James Taylor