Seniors enrolled in the Global Seminar class required by the International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, toured Italy on a trip designed to enhance their understanding of management and culture as experienced in Italy. Among the activities undertaken by the students were: a “back of the house” tour of The Grand Hotel Baglioni - a Leading Hotel of The World - in Bologna; a visit to the Academia Barilla gastronomic library in Parma; a guided tour of the Barilla Pasta factory; and a wine tasting at Villa Di Corlo, a local winery in Modena. Students stayed at the historic Hotel Posta, a former palace in Reggio Emilia, and while there they attended numerous lectures related to hospitality management as practiced in Italy.  The students also learned, via various visits, about the products of Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy that includes the provinces of Bologna, Modena and Parma, and known worldwide for it's exquisite cuisine.  A highlight of the trip was an opportunity to utilize the teaching kitchen at the Apicius International School of Hospitality in Florence where they created numerous culinary items related to Italian cuisine.