TOUR 234

This course introduces students to the concepts of responsible tourism management, community-based tourism, and adventure travel in a global economy. Situating their knowledge in a global context, students will visit several regional sites to learn the history of the area, including impacts on indigenous and ethnic minority communities. Students exam the organization's responsible tourism, stakeholder engagement, and visitor management practices at the local level. Case studies, research and journals are used to bring international perspectives in best practices and lessons learned. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>This course introduces students to the concepts of responsible tourism management, community-based tourism, and adventure travel in a global economy. Situating their knowledge in a global context, students will visit several regional sites to learn the history of the area, including impacts on indigenous and ethnic minority communities. Students exam the organization's responsible tourism, stakeholder engagement, and visitor management practices at the local level. Case studies, research and journals are used to bring international perspectives in best practices and lessons learned.<br/><strong>Note: </strong>TOUR 234 is an approved Self and Society course for Cap Core requirements.<br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> 2A: Restricted to students in the Outdoor Recreation Management Diploma. This course meets once a week on Thursdays from 10:00-16:00 in CE134 from Jan 25 - Mar 25.<br/><strong>