SUSTAINABLE TOURISM /HOSPITALITY BUSINESS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the fundamental changes that influence business institutions and managerial attitudes towards more sustainable natural resources management. Examines the philosophy, concepts and attitudes prevalent in practices of sustainable tourism in local and global destinations building strong m oral and professional ethics in our students. This course will emphasize in regulations, policies, best practices and certifications in sustainable business planning and development. In addition, through the presentations of various guest speakers, field visits, case studies and group projects students will learn to innovate and develop new methodologies leading to critical thinking, scientific and quantitative reasoning. This course will emphasize in the development of research skills and strong communication practices. The course will use the Internet as a research tool, e-mail and Blackboard as means of communication, and MS Word and PowerPoint for projects and presentations.