SMHM 5532 - Context and Challenges of Applied Sustainable Tourism Development

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Merchandising & Hospitality Mg

Description:

5532. Context and Challenges of Applied Sustainable Tourism Development. 3 hours. The environment's dilutive capacity and its importance to the sustainable tourism are explored. Factors critical to sustainable tourism industry such as concentration of visitors, rising affluence, technological change, and increased expectations are examined. Social responsibility, cultural assessment, and community participation principles for applied sustainable tourism development are considered in case studies and field excursions. Intervention strategies for sustainable tourism development are presented as a compelling case for an effective private-public partnership for development of sustainable tourism. Taught at CATIE in Costa Rica.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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