ADV 125 - Tourism Application Seminar

Institution:

Washington County Community College

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Description:

3 class hours This course provides an introduction to the background, history, basic elements, scope, impacts and potential of the tourism industry from regional, national and international perspectives. Topics include an overview of industry sectors; interrelationships among sectors; terminology and definitions; history and development of tourism; economic, social, cultural and environmental issues; opportunities and impacts related to tourism; and tourism markets and products. The course includes specific overviews of ecotourism, adventure tourism, and cultural and heritage tourism. The future of the tourism industry is examined in the context of the global marketplace and current trends, issues and innovations.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wccc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 454-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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