HOS 332 Special Topics:Tourism as a Target

Hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, events, and tourist attractions are welcoming public places, yet they have too often been tempting targets for violent extremists and other criminals. What can owners and managers do to keep guests and employees safe while maintaining a hospitable environment open to all? This course examines the wide range of security issues facing the industry and discusses how experts are attempting to address the problem of balancing hospitality and safety. Legal, technological and logistical barriers will be explored, along with the ethical questions of how to identify and neutralize potential threats without unduly restricting public access. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 quarter hours

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