GEOG 350

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Sustainable Tourism Planning & Development

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Applying regional development and planning concepts, principles, and approaches to tourism destinations to enhance sustainable economic, ecological, and social development.

When Taught

Fall.

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3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Recommended

Geog 347

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Tourism planning concepts

Learning Outcome

Define and explain key concepts and issues concerning tourism planning and tourism public policy.

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Tourism development approaches

Learning Outcome

Critically evaluate several important tourism devlopment approaches and models.

Title

Tourism demand and supply and sustainability

Learning Outcome

Identify key elements of demand and supply in tourism planning within a sustainable tourism context.

Title

Tourism stakeholders and policy

Learning Outcome

Identify key stakeholders involved in tourism planning and policymaking.

Title

Tourism and society

Learning Outcome

Critically analyze the economic, environmental, social, and political aspects of tourism planning that promote long-term sustainable development.

Title

Tourism planning and development

Learning Outcome

Assess government and industry roles and responsibilities in tourism planning and policymaking that can be targeted to benefit local development opportunities.