Tourist Behaviour
Hospo, Food & Tourism
A course by
Lincoln University
Explore social scientific perspectives on tourist behaviour, decision-making, and satisfaction to better understand the total tourist experience.


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Integrate elements of tourist behaviour
Outline and integrate the various elements of tourist behaviour to provide a coherent account of the total tourist experience.

Discuss social scientific theories
Discuss a range of social scientific theories in relation to specific aspects of tourist behavior.

Evaluate research methods
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the research methods employed to understand tourist behaviour.
What You're Signing Up For
This course provides an in-depth look at the social scientific perspectives of tourist behaviour, exploring motivations, decision-making processes, and factors influencing tourist satisfaction. Students will learn about key theories, methods for understanding tourist behaviour, and how to critically evaluate contemporary tourism issues. The course aims to help students integrate these elements into a coherent account of the overall tourist experience.
Course Content
- Social scientific perspectives on tourist behaviour
- Motivations behind tourist decision-making
- Factors driving tourist satisfaction
- Theories related to aspects of tourist behaviour
- Research methods in tourist behaviour
- Contemporary issues in tourism
What you need to know first
A minimum of 75 credit points from any level 100, 200, or 300 course
Restriction: Tourist Behaviour, TOUR-301

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Tourism
Hospitality

Future employment opportunities might be
Tourism operations roles
Tourism research roles
Hospitality sector positions


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