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HTE 241 - Contemporary Travel and Tourism Management

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
In this course, students explore tourism as a global industry that drives economic, social and environmental change. Tourism and its various sectors such as accommodation, attractions, activities and events are discussed. The history of tourism, key tourism drivers, the industry’s organizational structure and sustainable tourism are examined.  Students investigate visitor segments, categories of travel, niche tourism and the importance of visitor experiences.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Explain the nature of tourism as a dynamic industry.
  2. Identify key issues influencing the tourism industry.
  3. Describe the psychological, economic, business, sociological and geographical dimensions of tourism.
  4. Evaluate relevant behaviors and skills within the tourism industry.
  5. Apply professional practice and discipline-based skills and knowledge to provide solutions to the management of tourism.
  6. Evaluate positive and negative impacts of tourism on host communities from an economic, environmental and socio-cultural perspective.
  7. Analyze development and management of natural, cultural, heritage and recreational resources of tourism. 
Listed Topics
  1. Impact of destination instability and safety
  2. Challenge of climate change and future tourism growth
  3. Globalized transport operators
  4. Tour operating and travel retailing
  5. Management of tourism
  6. Future of tourism
  7. Public sector and tourism
  8. Effects of political, social and economic factors in tourism
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:
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Culture Society & Citizenship
  • Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 2/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 2/13/2023


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