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Published on: 12/26/2001
Last Visited: 1/4/2002
"This is a great opportunity for these students" said Jeanne Fagan, FLCC professor of business administration."They knew right from the beginning that their work will be utilized by Steuben County in their rural tourism initiative.The project is also providing students with a great sense of community service as they are contributing their time and knowledge to helping this area."
The A.A.S. in Tourism Management at Finger Lakes Community College is designed to enhance skills necessary for managerial positions in tour promotion, group tour planning, professional meeting planning, federal and state tourism companies, travel bureaus, sports marketing, and commercial and public attractions.The program received the Edward Allen Tourism Award as an outstanding tourism program in New York State.The New York State Travel and Vacation Association, in bestowing the award, cited the tourism program at FLCC as "the most appropriate preparation for students seeking careers in the tourism industry."