HTE 140 - Tourism Destinations

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course students explore worldwide tourism destinations and examine principles of geography and how they relate to tourist demand, supply and transportation. Market categories of tourism and demand are discussed, including physical attractions and various types of destinations. Students examine the organization of tourism and the tourist area life cycle.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Analyze the physical and cultural geographic basis for location of tourism attractions and destination areas.
Describe the relationship of world geography and tourism.
Explain the influence of physical and cultural factors on tourism.
Analyze the influential characteristics and factors of travel to different destinations and regions including the interrelation of geography, tourism and world travel patterns.
Define the offerings and determinants of destinations.

Listed Topics

Geographical patterns of tourism and tourism characteristics
Analysis of geography in relation to travel and the tourism industry
Development of international tourism
World regions: physical, political, economic and cultural characteristics
Concepts of tourism geography, human life in relationship to geographical space
Tourist destination concept
Tourist destination attractiveness and competitiveness

Reference Materials
Textbooks/materials as deemed appropriate by the instructor

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Culture Society & Citizenship
Information Literacy

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023

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