HOS 225 Tourism Planning, Management and Development

This course introduces students to tourism as a driver of local, regional and national economic development. Students will explore how tourism plans are developed, financed and managed, with an emphasis on the use of research and data to set strategy and measure impact. The course will focus on the important role elected officials and government agencies play in tourism development at the local, state and national levels. The course will also touch on the management and operational skills needed to run a successful tourism program, along with the growing importance of ethical and sustainable tourism that respects the needs of local communities. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours