Provides large volumes of hotel and tourism data, in-depth resources and training
materials for students. SHARE Center also provides global industry articles, publication,
webinars for students, and newsletters.
Smith Travel Research (STR) SHARE Center
Provides large volumes of hotel and tourism data, in-depth resources and training
materials for students. SHARE Center also provides global industry articles, publication,
webinars for students, and newsletters.
Surface Hub 2S
An all-in-one 50-inch conferencing system is a digital whiteboard, meetings platform
and collaborative computing device. Allow coalition on course projects, case studies,
senior seminars, and further develop a collaborative culture. Guest speakers will
be able to meet with our class through this technology to better interact with our
students.
Virtual Reality System
The HTC Virtual Reality system provides students the understanding of the emerging
technology in the hospitality, recreation and tourism industry, enriching students
understanding how VR videos are filmed, produced, and delivered.
Operations and Lodging Management Simulation Software
The software allows students to master the details of running a hotel that meets customer
demands in Front Desk operation, staffing, housekeeping, and much more. Students will
learn hands-on experience on how to balance the many needs of a well-run hotel.
Experiential Learning Laboratory
This laboratory is a fully functional student-run restaurant. Students are exposed
to all aspects of kitchen and dining operations including cooking & baking, haute
cuisine and wine pairing, restaurant point of sale operations. Students learn beverage
management, hosting/serving, and dining room leadership including financial management
and cost controls.
Toast
Toast is a highly flexible cloud-based point of sale system built exclusively for
small and mid-sized restaurants and other food service operations. It is consistently
rated a best in class software package. Students gain real-world experience using
Toast system as part of the restaurant operations classes. Toast manages guest ordering,
kitchen/dining room communication, payments, and back-of house, front-of-house, and
guest-facing technologies. Students in other classes also use the Toast system to
learn revenue management, data analytics, cost controls including loss prevention,
payroll, and inventory management.
Surface Hub 2S
An all-in-one 50-inch conferencing system is a digital whiteboard, meetings platform
and collaborative computing device. Allow coalition on course projects, case studies,
senior seminars, and further develop a collaborative culture. Guest speakers will
be able to meet with our class through this technology to better interact with our
students.
Virtual Reality System
The HTC Virtual Reality system provides students the understanding of the emerging
technology in the hospitality, recreation and tourism industry, enriching students
understanding how VR videos are filmed, produced, and delivered.
Operations and Lodging Management Simulation Software
The software allows students to master the details of running a hotel that meets customer
demands in Front Desk operation, staffing, housekeeping, and much more. Students will
learn hands-on experience on how to balance the many needs of a well-run hotel.
Experiential Learning Laboratory
This laboratory is a fully functional student-run restaurant. Students are exposed
to all aspects of kitchen and dining operations including cooking & baking, haute
cuisine and wine pairing, restaurant point of sale operations. Students learn beverage
management, hosting/serving, and dining room leadership including financial management
and cost controls.
Toast
Toast is a highly flexible cloud-based point of sale system built exclusively for
small and mid-sized restaurants and other food service operations. It is consistently
rated a best in class software package. Students gain real-world experience using
Toast system as part of the restaurant operations classes. Toast manages guest ordering,
kitchen/dining room communication, payments, and back-of house, front-of-house, and
guest-facing technologies. Students in other classes also use the Toast system to
learn revenue management, data analytics, cost controls including loss prevention,
payroll, and inventory management.