Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism

Catalog description

Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism is designed to introduce students to the historical and contemporary perspectives of the field of commercial recreation and tourism, and to serve as an introduction to the 'Commercial Recreation and Tourism' option within the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management curriculum. The course will begin by offering a broad overview of this multifaceted field, highlighting the various roles that commercial recreation and tourism play locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. The course then shifts to focus on managerial considerations for practitioners in the field, preparing students to pursue a career in this expansive and exciting field.