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Introduction to Tourism Theory

This is part of CMO No. 30, s. 2006.

Principles of Tourism 1 (Introduction To Tourism Theory)

Course description: This course provides an introduction to the study of tourism, where tourism is examined from the perspectives of a phenomenon, an industry and as a field of study or research. As a phenomenon, the major factors that contribute to its development, growth and decline both in the world and in the Philippines are analyzed. As an industry, the course looks at the various sectors that comprise the tourism system and how they interact with each other. As a field of research, major tourism theories are introduced. Basic definitions and concepts relating to tourism's political, environmental, economic and cultural impacts are also discussed.

Credits : 3 units
Pre-requisite : None
No. of Hours : (3 hours per week) 54 hours

Course objectives

By the end of this course, the students should be able to:

• define tourism and related terms
• explain in detail fundamental concepts relating to the determinants of tourism development
• explain people's motivations for traveling
• identify the components of the tourism system
• understand how tourism may affect destinations

Course content

• Basic definitions
• The study of tourism - disciplinary approaches
• History of tourism
• Tourism systems
• Introduction to tourism sectors
• Forms of tourism
• Types of tourists
• International and domestic trends
• Motivations and desires to travel
• Tourist and host behavior
• Interrelationship of tourism and society, environment, economy and politics.