THM 300 Global Tourism

THM 300 Global Tourism
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Tourism is considered to be one of the world’s largest industries with the potential to contribute significantly to the development of most economies.  Given the pace of globalization, it is essential to understand how the global tourism system is evolving as stakeholders grapple with a wide range of opportunities, issues and constraints.   Students will evaluate the policies, planning and processes needed in order balance supply and demand while managing the economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts of tourism on a destination.    Through the examination of best practices of various international destinations, students will explore the tourism system and its sub-sectors including transportation, food & beverage, accommodation, attractions and entertainment.

Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, learners will be able to:
1.    Describe the historical, cultural and economic significance of tourism from an international perspective.
2.    Explain globalization and its contribution to the growth and complexity of the international tourism system.
3.    Assess the economic, environmental, socio-cultural and political impacts of tourism using selected international destinations as examples.
4.    Examine the role, inter-dependency and the international expansion of key tourism suppliers including transportation, accommodation, food & beverage, attractions and entertainment
5.    Explore the tourism system from a consumer demand perspective examining travel motivators and typologies, travel patterns and tourist behavior.
6.    Evaluate how regional, national and international organizations including governments contribute to the planning, development and sustainability of destinations.