Digital Marketing in Hospitality

Course code HOSP 4102

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course examines issues and strategies related to digital media and branding in the hospitality arena. Specifically, it addresses how the marketing landscape has evolved into one where the customer has an active say in the service or product they are purchasing. This course explores the involvement, immersion and interactive engagement between the customer and the service provider through digital channels. Using digital marketing tactics and tools such social media, we will analyze the strategies companies are now employing to actively engage their customers.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

  • Company branding and social content creation
  • Immersion, co-creation and customization
  • Digital Marketing Budgets
  • Evaluating Websites
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Keyword Search
  • Effective Digital Ad Campaign design
  • Social Media Policy
  • Available Social Media tools
  • Social commerce and e-commerce.

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

Additional information

To learn more about the PLAR pathways for this course review the Bachelor of Hospitality Management Program Content Guide.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.