HOST 170 - Selling Destinations

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week HOST 170 is designed to familiarize students with major domestic and international tourist destinations. This course will prepare students with knowledge of travel destinations as they construct itineraries and Passenger Name Records (PNRS). The students will analyze major domestic and international destinations as defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The focus will be on IATA 1 (North American, Central American, Caribbean, and South American), IATA 2 (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and IATA 3 (Eastern Russia, Asia and the Pacific). Emphasis on these tourist destinations will include regional weather, major attractions, gateways, airlines, routes, and IATA airline and airport codes. Upon successful completion of HOST 170 the student should be able to: Explain how travel and tourism industry careers require familiarity with destination information. Explain the geographic routing direction for the major tourism destination areas within IATA 1 (North America, Central America, Caribbean, and South America), IATA 2 (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and IATA 3 (Eastern Russia, Asia and the Pacific). Define the major attractions in IATA regions 1, 2, and 3 and explain their significance to tourism. Identify the major industry suppliers for IATA regions 1, 2, and 3 including IATA airline codes. Identify the capitals and major cities in each country in IATA regions 1, 2, and 3, including IATA airport and city codes. Explain climatic differences in IATA regions 1, 2, and 3 and how they affect tourism. Research visa and health requirement for international travel using TIMATIC, an electronic version of the Travel Information Manual (TIM). Interpret the cultural patterns unique to major foreign destinations. List motivational factors that encourage a traveler to visit major destinations.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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