vcc.ca
HOSP 2501: Tourism and Hospitality Law
Effective date
May 2023
Department
Hospitality Diploma Int'l
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Students explore the rights of international and local tourists, and the legal responsibilities of inbound-outbound tour operators, travel agents and other significant players in the industry. Topics include Canadian and International Travel Law, ordinances, rules, treaties, and agreements used to regulate the industry. Students also learn how to apply safety measures to protect customers in a number of hospitality sectors. Common, contract, employment, trust, tort, and Indigenous laws in Canada are also introduced to students.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify the structure of the Canadian legal system
- Analyze potential legal issues in the tourism and hospitality industry
- Examine the legal obligations for guests and visitors in the hospitality industry
- Differentiate how Federal, Provincial, and Municipal government agencies impact the tourism and hospitality industry
- Identify international government regulations for travel
- Define agency and the duties of each party in an agency relationship
- Explain the important role that consultation plays with Indigenous communities impacted by the tourism industry
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 |
Legal requirements for operating a hospitality business |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Case studies |
|
Project |
20 |
Group Project: Negligence case study analysis |
|
Final Exam |
20 |
|
|
Participation |
10 |
Preparation for class, active discussion, participation during class |
Course topics
- 1. Canada’s Legal Landscape 2. Human Rights in Canada 3. Torts and Contracts in the Hospitality and Tourism Sector 4. The Accommodation Sector 5. The Law of Adventure Tourism 6. The Food and Alcohol Sector 7. The Law of Negligence 8. Employees and Employment Standards 9. Regulatory Requirements for operating a Hospitality business 10. The Travel Industry 11. Legal Relationship between Innkeepers and Guests 12. Indigenous tourism
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.