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
Field Trip Friday: Connection driven strategies at UMB Finance
Curious about where hospitality intersects with finance? Join us at UMB Financial for a behind-the-scenes look at the industry, featuring a panel discussion, student Q&A, and opportunities to connect with finance professionals.
A great opportunity for students interested in finance, commercial banking, accounting, business, economics, QAMO, management, operations, information systems, and entrepreneurship!
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Field Trip Friday: exploring the business of great service at Hyatt Sales
Communication. Relationships. Strategy. Revenue. Go behind the scenes of hotel sales and discover how people skills translate into business strategy. Explore client relationships, group business, events, and the many ways sales teams turn great service into successful business.
Especially for students interested in sales, marketing, strategic communication, business, entrepreneurship, finance, economics, and event management.
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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
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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.