ORTM 3000 Tourism Theory and Practice
Tourism is a dynamic system of global interconnection that impacts human and natural environments. The student will examine the behavioral, social, economic, political, and environmental issues implicated in and affected by tourism and related industries. The student will critique the practice of tourism today. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Philosophy and origins of leisure travel and tourism
- Cultural tourism and heritage
- Medical, wellness, and sex tourism
- Ecotourism, climate change, and natural disasters
- Tourism funding models and marketing
- Economic impacts of tourism
- Tourism laws, policies and protections
- Technology, virtual tourism, and future trends
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Analyze the cultural dimensions for outdoor recreation and tourism.
2. Examine the theoretical foundations of recreation and leisure services.
3. Apply theoretical foundations of recreation and tourism in a variety of contexts.
4. Explain the value of quality customer service to the tourism industry.
5. Rank key economic principles and their impacts on the outdoor recreation and tourism industries.
6. Critique the roles and challenges of professionals within the outdoor recreation and tourism industries.
7. Evaluate tourism and outdoor recreation theories from an interdisciplinary perspective.