Hospitality is a very dynamic and fast-paced industry. It is constantly changing and influenced by external factors such as the global trends and changes in consumer knowledge, tastes, preference for types of services. This course will allow students to analyze current, up-to-date issues which affect the management practices within the hospitality industry. By the end of this course, students are able to express their opinions on many contemporary issues, evaluating the implications for hospitality industry and identifying possible solutions through discussion and case studies.