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HMGT 160 Introduction to Travel and Tourism

A study of the components of the tourism industry and their interrelationships is the focus of this course. A review of the roles of tour companies, travel agencies, government bureaus, tourism associations and others that assemble, promote, and sell tourism services are included. Students will be able to operate within a tourism setting.

Credits

2

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Describe a trip through time as it relates to the development travel.
  2. 2. Analyze travel patterns and trends in the USA.
  3. 3. Describe the history of leisure time and tourism in the USA.
  4. 4. Explain the role of travel motivators and destination life cycles.
  5. 5. Describe the relationship between the growth of the attractions industry and travel.
  6. 6. Describe the role government plays in the tourism industry.
  7. 7. Explain how tourist statistics are used in the tourism industry.
  8. 8. Identify and describe the various transportation methods in the growth of the travel industry.
  9. 9. Explain how automotive, rail, and ship travel have impacted the travel industry.
  10. 10. Evaluate how accommodations play a vital role in tourism development.
  11. 11. Explain how the growth of timesharing has influenced the growth of travel and tourism.
  12. 12. Explain how the convention and incentive travel industries have influenced the growth and development
    of the travel industry.
  13. 13. Describe the role of food service in the travel industry.
  14. 14. Explain the various economic and environmental impacts of tourism on a destination.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Describe a trip through time as it relates to the development travel.
  2. 2. Analyze travel patterns and trends in the USA.
  3. 3. Describe the history of leisure time and tourism in the USA.
  4. 4. Explain the role of travel motivators and destination life cycles.
  5. 5. Describe the relationship between the growth of the attractions industry and travel.
  6. 6. Describe the role government plays in the tourism industry.
  7. 7. Explain how tourist statistics are used in the tourism industry.
  8. 8. Identify and describe the various transportation methods in the growth of the travel industry.
  9. 9. Explain how automotive, rail, and ship travel have impacted the travel industry.
  10. 10. Evaluate how accommodations play a vital role in tourism development.
  11. 11. Explain how the growth of timesharing has influenced the growth of travel and tourism.
  12. 12. Explain how the convention and incentive travel industries have influenced the growth and development
    of the travel industry.
  13. 13. Describe the role of food service in the travel industry.
  14. 14. Explain the various economic and environmental impacts of tourism on a destination.