TPC 6 Tourism Policy Planning and Development

This course shall have students analyze and familiarize themselves with specific world travel destinations, with emphasis on the exploration of geographic features, customs and traditions, population centers, visitor attractions, political, religious, language, and other cultural differences as these relate to the hospitality and travel industry. Students will develop understanding as well as a sense of responsiveness for cultural values and traditions that exist beyond their own culture. Students will be able to identify international travel patterns by locating various major cities, natural wonders, historic sites, and other tourism attractions, both man-made and natural focusing as well with major travel-generating and travel-receiving areas.