Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of tourism concepts, terminology, and the tourism system. It introduces the major sectors, organizations, businesses, and stakeholders of the tourism industry, including accommodation, transportation, tour operators, and travel agencies. The course also covers tourism types, products, destinations, current trends, and the social, cultural, and economic impacts of tourism. Through guest speakers, site visits, and presentations, students are encouraged to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world tourism practices.
Course Content
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts, components, and stakeholders of the tourism industry. It examines tourism as a system and explores the major sectors of tourism, including accommodation, transportation, tour operators, travel agencies, tourism products, and destinations. The course also introduces different types of tourism, tourism organizations, and current trends in tourism. Through guest speakers, industry visits, and student presentations, students are exposed to practical applications and real-world examples from the tourism industry. The course further examines the social, cultural, and economic impacts of tourism and provides students with a foundation for understanding the structure and functioning of the tourism industry.
Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources
Tourism: The Business of Hospitality and Travel, 6th edition, Published by Pearson (14 July 2021) © 2022Authors: Roy A. Cook, Cathy H. C. Hsu & Lorraine L. Taylor
Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, submitting another person’s work as one’s own, and using the work of an instructor or any other person without permission. Any violation of academic integrity is considered a serious academic offense and may result in disciplinary action. Artificial intelligence tools may be used only for grammar correction, language polishing, writing support, and general academic assistance. However, directly copying and pasting AI-generated content and submitting it as an assignment, project, report, or any other academic work will be considered a violation of academic integrity and plagiarism. Students are responsible for ensuring that all submitted work reflects their own original effort.