TAH 241 - Sustainable Tourism Development

Students learn about tourism as a tool for economic and community development and the impacts it can have on a community’s sense of identity, control, and wellbeing. Topics linking community development theory to tourism and hospitality development include economic development; social and cultural impacts; strategic planning; stakeholder theory; first impression analysis; community participation; destination life cycles; marketing and promotion; and social conflict resolution. Students engage with local communities to do real tourism development work as part of the learning process.

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Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: fall
Course Type: Tourism and Hospitality