TOURISM GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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Prerequisite: HTMS 2143.This course reviews Geographical Information Systems (TGIS) applications in the tourism industry for both management and marketing decisions involving tourism resources (cultural, historical, ecological and economical). It provides a conceptual overview of database management systems in the tourism industry and how they can be integrated within a TGIS in an effort to facilitate sustainable tourism development. Students will work on a Tourism GIS for the state of New Jersey, providing them with a real-world application of the technology.