Tourism, Hospitality & Event Industries (TOUR7020)
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Business School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
TOUR7003
Course enquiries
Dr L. Slaughter
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to the characteristics, relationships, dynamics and complexity of the international tourism, hospitality and event industries. The course covers key topics such as definitions and concepts of tourism, hospitality and events; the nature and size of the tourism, hospitality and event industries; economic characteristics and employment outcomes; demand and supply aspects including the role of intermediaries, tourism operators, accommodation, food and beverage and events; and current trends and impacts.