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HOSP 1501: The Global Tourism Industry
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students explore the topic of globalization and how it relates to the tourism industry. Through the lens of global tourism, students examine political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental influences as well as languages, laws, cultures, histories and government structures of Indigenous people. Students assess the impact of globalization on tourism from the perspectives of global mobility and ease of travel, population and demographic trends, terrorism, safety and security, increased awareness of new destinations, and poverty.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain various tourism organizations both nationally and internationally
- Examine the economic and environmental impacts of global tourism
- Identify tourism sectors and their interrelationship within the global industry
- Explain the historical evolution of global tourism
- Explain how global destinations are planned, developed, and marketed
- Discuss current trends in the food services industry and its impact on global tourism
- Describe the importance of Indigenous tourism to the global tourism industry
- Explain the ethical issues that arise with global tourism
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instruction involves interactive lectures, presentations, group discussions, role plays, and peer feedback. Learning will be enhanced through a variety of interactive classroom and collaborative activities. The interactive and practical exercises give students the opportunity to take an active role and learn by doing.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15 |
|
|
Assignments |
15 |
Various tourism sectors and how they interconnect with each other |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Case Studies: Major challenges facing travel and tourism |
|
Project |
20 |
Social, political, and environmental impacts related to the international tourism system |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- 1. Globalization and Tourism 2. Tourism and cross-cultural diversity 3. Creation, development and performance of tourism products, services, and experiences 4. Tourism as a world view 5. Marketing a destination 6. Safety and security in global tourism 7. Sustainability, service management, and entrepreneurship 8. Indigenous worldviews 9. Tourism and hospitality through a global lens 10. The influence of technology on global tourism 11. Growth, development, and integration of Indigenous tourism 12. Principles of tourism law, business ethics and corporate social responsibility
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.