Tourist Behaviour

Hospo, Food & Tourism

Explore social scientific perspectives on tourist behaviour, decision-making, and satisfaction to better understand the total tourist experience.

NZ$968

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(15 Credits)


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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.

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Discuss social scientific theories

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Tourism

  • Hospitality

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Tourism operations roles

  • Tourism research roles

  • Hospitality sector positions