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Hospitality & Travel

Pulling together the right package of entertainment, sports activity, quality dining and comfortable lodging is the key to success in hospitality. Do you have what it takes to create that seamless customer service experience in the hospitality, travel and leisure market? Why don't you find out!

Event Name	Event Category	Preparation or Set–Up Time	Presentation Time	Number of Participants	Exam Required	Prepared Report Required	Outside Materials Allowed
Culinary Management Institute	ICDC Special Activity	Determined at the Conference	Determined at the Conference	1 or Teams of 3	No	Determined at the Conference	Yes
Hospitality	Business Simulation	30 minutes	15 minutes	1	Yes	No	No
Restaurant & Food Service Management	Business Simulation	30 Minutes	15 minutes	1	Yes	No	No
Travel & Tourism	Business Simulation	30 minutes	15 minutes	1	Yes	No	No
Sports & Entertainment Marketing	Case Study	1 hour	15 minutes	2	No	No	Yes
Entrepreneurship	Prepared Business Presentation	None	15 minutes	1 to 3	No	Yes	Yes

Culinary Management Institute	The Culinary Management Institute (CMI) is a dynamic, interactive, learning activity for students interested in culinary arts and food service management. The culinary industry has evolved from a trade to a profession. Successful career advancement in the food service industry requires not only the knowledge and the skills of food preparation, but also the development of leadership and business management competence. Join us for the Culinary Challenge and engage in hands-on learning activities and competition designed to showcase the unique challenges and opportunities existing within the business of culinary arts.
Hospitality	Every profession has its "buzz words." In the world of hospitality, there are two: customer and satisfaction. When you put these two words together you are now aware of your organizational objectives. This may sound easy in principle; however, every customer has individual expectations that differ from the next one, and the one before. What you did with today's customer may not work in the future. How will you satisfy customer needs in the hospitality industry? Engage in real-world business simulations in order to apply what you are learning in the classroom and compete for top customer service honors.
Restaurant & Food Service Management	Have you ever hear the saying that "its not about the fish - its about the fishing?" This is extremely applicable to Restaurant & Food Service Management. Even the best-prepared meal has to entice senses other than just taste. Taste, smell and sight interact to affect your experience of the food. In addition, Restaurant & Food Service professionals know that even the atmosphere must be conducive to the expected dining experience of the consumer. The final consideration is whether the management of the product and presentation allow you to make money while you are fulfilling customer needs. Test your ability to bring it all together.
Travel & Tourism	There are many positions available in the travel and tourism industry. One primary job title is that of a Travel Agent. In this position, your primary job description would be to assist your customer in designing the perfect rip, whether it is for business or pleasure. There are several exciting fields associated with this career, including hotels, transportation, special events, recreation, restaurants and more. Test your skills in this demanding career field.
Sports & Entertainment Marketing	The unique field of sports or entertainment marketing brings a whole new element to reaching your target market. Nobody has to go to the ballet. Nobody has to attend a game. So how do you set your event apart from all of the other entertaining options available to consumers? Discover what it takes to really make an impact and get your message out into the marketplace.
Entrepreneurship	If you were representing a financial institution, what would be the single most important factor when deciding whether or not to make a business loan to an aspiring new entrepreneur? The answer is one word: profitability. How does a financial professional determine whether or not the new business is going to make money? The answer to this question is much more complex. The aspiring entrepreneur must enter this business meeting prepared to answer many questions about product/service, marketing plans and finances. Prepare yourself to impress financial professionals and receive the capital necessary to get your idea off of the ground!