Field Trip Friday
Your Backstage Pass to Utah’s Top Hospitality DestinationsField Trip Fridays offer University of Utah students a free, immersive way to experience the state’s growing hospitality and tourism industry. Open to students from every major, these outings take you off campus for a few hours to explore the people, places, and operations that power Utah’s most iconic destinations.
Upcoming Trips
Who Can Go
- Any active University student — all majors and class years welcome
- Students who are at least 18 years old
- Students with interest in the hospitality industry or broader experience economy
- Those seeking networking opportunities within Utah’s hospitality and tourism industry
- Students looking for hands-on, experiential learning outside the classroom
- Students ready to commit a few hours on a Friday and, when needed, complete a waiver for certain trips
What to Expect
- Free, curated field trips to top hospitality and tourism venues across Utah — including iconic destinations like Lagoon, Thanksgiving Point, and many more
- Behind-the-scenes access and exclusive tours that most visitors never see
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Insightful learning about how hospitality, tourism, and related industries operate in real-world settings
- Opportunities to meet and network with industry professionals and hospitality leaders
- Convenient logistics — often including transportation from campus and clear instructions for each outing
Previous Field Trips
Past trips have included behind-the-scenes visits to the Delta Center, Utah Olympic Park, Lagoon, and many other leading hospitality and tourism partners. Each experience provides insider access, hands-on learning, and meaningful networking with professionals shaping the Beehive State’s visitor economy.