{"id":25171,"date":"2025-08-20T11:01:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T11:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm-dev\/?page_id=25171"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:56:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:56:52","slug":"rhtm-learning-labs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/rhtm\/student-experience\/rhtm-learning-labs\/","title":{"rendered":"RHTM Learning Labs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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RHTM LEARNING LABS<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GO BEYOND THE CLASSROOM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management, we know that the best learning happens when you do. That\u2019s why our Learning Labs go beyond textbooks and lectures\u2014they\u2019re immersive, hands-on courses where you\u2019ll run projects like a real professional. Think of them as your first step into the industry: managing real clients, products, brands, and events while sharpening your skills. These labs aren\u2019t just classes\u2014they\u2019re your chance to build an impressive portfolio, gain industry-level experience, and stand out to employers\u2014before you even graduate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Blissful Wish Wedding: A ‘Yes’ to Event Management Experience<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Course:<\/strong> HTM 412 \u2013 Wedding Execution <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Hospitality and Tourism Management students with a passion for event planning, this course offers an unparalleled opportunity.  Every two years, students in this course plan and execute a full, all-expenses-paid wedding for a deserving couple facing life\u2019s challenges\u2014an experience that\u2019s as meaningful as it is career-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a student in this lab, you become a professional wedding planner. You will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n