Current Trends and Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to: Identify and explain the nature of tourism and tourism development, identify and explain the economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts on tourism and their issues, explore current trends and the future outlook of tourism, describe various sectors in tourism and hospitality, analyze the factors affecting the visitor demand and behavior in tourism and hospitality services.

Topics

This course provides critical issues in the hospitality and tourism industry. It also provides students with the opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of a range of trends and issues relating to the international hospitality and tourism industry, as well as to examine the implications of these trends and issues for the management of hospitality businesses and how change can be implemented and managed. The students will also explore change in the world and look at the current state of the industry and make educated predictions as to the future of the lodging, cruise, restaurant, technology and travel industries.