A vital component of the tourism experience, gastronomic tourism explores food and beverage as the motivating factors for travel. For many destinations, food-making is an integral part of their identity and brand image. The program offers a unique curriculum that provides a strong background in culinary and beverage management and prepares graduates to secure employment at the local, state or national levels or abroad.
Gastronomic tourism represents an opportunity to revitalize and diversify tourism, preserve local traditions, promote local economic development, involve different professional sectors, and bring rewarding authenticity.
Program benefits include:
EKU’s curriculum prepares students to pursue a variety of rewarding career possibilities across this diverse industry. The program offers a unique curriculum that provides a strong background in culinary and beverage management and prepares graduates to secure employment at the local, state or national levels or abroad.
Call or email Enrollment Advisor Lauren Seaman for information about the EKU Online Global Hospitality and Tourism program.
Contact Info:
859-622-2088
Lauren.Seaman@eku.edu
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