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Field Trip Friday

Your Backstage Pass to Utah’s Top Hospitality Destinations

Field 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

Friday, March 27th, Ski Utah

11:30 AM Departure

Audience: Open to any students with interest or majoring in marketing, economics, parks, recreation and tourism, sustainable tourism and hospitality management, business, design, entrepreneurship, or related areas.

Explore how hospitality plays into the world of Marketing! Meet the professionals at Ski Utah and learn how their promotional efforts impact each visitors' unique Utah experience and the state's economy as a whole.

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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

  • 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.