Utah Tourism Essentials

Utah Tourism Essentials Strengthen Visitor Experiences Across Utah Utah Tourism Essentials is a statewide learning initiative developed through a partnership between Southern Utah University’s Community & Workforce Development, the Utah Tourism Industry Association, and the Utah Office of Tourism. The program is designed to enhance the quality and consistency of visitor experiences throughout the state. Program Overview The program features four core courses designed to equip workforce professionals and industry leaders at every level: Utah Tourism Connections Tourism Guest Service Tourism Stewardship Tourism Leadership* Course Bundle Option: The first three foundational courses (Utah Tourism Connections, Tourism Guest Service, and Tourism Stewardship) can be taken individually or purchased together as a discounted 3-Course Bundle. *Tourism Leadership: This standalone course can be taken individually at any time. Please note that it is separate and not included in the 3-course bundle. These courses are tailored for frontline employees and leaders across lodging, dining, transportation, recreation, and entertainment—helping them understand how their roles work together to create an outstanding and sustainable guest experience. Drawing on SUU’s proven expertise in workforce upskilling and industry partnerships, Utah Tourism Essentials equips communities to: Deliver service excellence Develop strong industry leadership Promote cross-sector collaboration Uphold the principles of the Utah Forever stewardship framework Ready to Elevate Your Team’s Impact? Invest in your staff and strengthen Utah’s visitor economy today. Choose an individual course, enroll in the full program, or save with the 3-Course Essentials Bundle. Register Now Contact us at prodev@suu.edu or (435) 865-8529 with any questions.