13 Mar
Courses Tied to UM’s 60th Anniversary of Integration
Topics include minorities in health professions, politics of inequality
Las Vegas, Nevada
International Luxury Travel Convention
Dates: Virtual Meetings: August 5-9. Travel: August 10-14.
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Mrs. Candis Varnell, Adjunct Lecturer Nutrition and Hospitality Management
Cost: $750 plus tuition
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Itinerary subject to change. Students should wait to make travel arrangements until after confirming dates and times with instructors
- Meet and interact with industry leaders to develop an appreciation for the professionalism and prestige of Virtuoso Travel Week.
- Network with thousands of top luxury travel professionals from over 150 countries.
- Attend scheduled meetings and presentations, and participate in ad hoc gatherings of travel professionals
All majors are welcome, as there are no prerequisites for this course. Hospitality management, general business, marketing, and IMC majors may be interested in enrolling. Students must have the instructor’s approval to participate in this course.
Students will have pre-departure class meetings virtually the week of August 5th.
Students will arrive in Las Vegas on August 10 and depart on August 14. The instructor will provide a specific meeting time and location for arrival. Accommodations will be at the Bellagio, Aria, or Vdara or a similar hotel. Details available upon enrollment.
$750 plus tuition. The program fee includes housing, airfare, select group dinners, and registration for Virtuoso Travel Week. Tuition, meals other than group dinners, and personal spending money are excluded from the program fee.
Once accepted to a program, the student accepts financial responsibility for Study USA program fees and tuition and must adhere to the application and withdrawal policy.
