TOUR 111

Tourism and hospitality have been experiencing global growth and are one of the fastest growing economic sectors. Students will explore the current industry theory and application while discovering its interrelationship in global tourism, its economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts. Students are introduced to the history, common vocabulary, guest motivators, destination planning, evolving issues and trends that impact the industry including Indigenous tourism, technology and community-based tourism. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Tourism and hospitality have been experiencing global growth and are one of the fastest growing economic sectors. Students will explore the current industry theory and application while discovering its interrelationship in global tourism, its economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts. Students are introduced to the history, common vocabulary, guest motivators, destination planning, evolving issues and trends that impact the industry including Indigenous tourism, technology and community-based tourism.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>TOUR 111 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements. TOUR 111 is equivalent to REC 110, REC 111 and/or TOUR 160. Duplicate credit will not be granted for this course and REC 110, REC 111 and/or TOUR 160.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Open to all programs.<br/><strong>