Introduction to Tourism
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
Gain an overview of the tourism sector and its significance at global, national, and regional levels, exploring industry sectors, impacts, and contemporary management issues.
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Describe the tourism system and its stakeholders
Outline the role of destination regions, the tourism industry, and government within the tourism system.
Discuss tourism's significance
Discuss tourism’s significance at global, national and regional scales with special reference to Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Identify tourism industry sectors
Identify and explain the basic characteristics of the tourism industry’s main sectors.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to the tourism industry's global, national, and regional significance. Participants join a discussion about tourism's various industry sectors and major development and management issues, with a focus on the context of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Core topics include the tourism system, sector characteristics, marketing, impacts (economic, socio-cultural, political, environmental), sustainability, and current issues affecting the industry.
Course Content
- Global, national, and regional tourism significance
- The structure and role of destination regions, industry, and government in tourism
- Major sectors within the tourism industry
- The role and scope of marketing in tourism systems
- Economic, socio-cultural, political, and environmental impacts of tourism
- Sustainability in tourism
- Development and management challenges in tourism
- Online tourism resources
- Success factors for tourism experiences
What you need to know first
A minimum average grade of C- across the specified prerequisite courses
Restriction: Introduction to Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, RECN-101
Restriction: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Provision, RECN-102
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Hospitality
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level positions in the tourism industry
Foundation for further study in tourism and hospitality
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