The Impacts of Tourism

Course Overview

What skills and knowledge will you acquire during this course? Skills and Knowledge Acquired: Understanding of the global impacts of tourism Evaluation of the complex political, social, and environmental contexts in which tourism operates Knowledge of policies and management strategies to control the impact of tourism Understanding of corporate social responsibility and environmental impact assessments and auditing Knowledge of carrying capacity and how to evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of responsible and sustainable tourism Ability to apply social sciences, arts and humanities, business studies, tourism and hospitality, and sustainable development to the study of tourism Is this course suitable for preparing further education? Yes, this course is suitable for preparing further education. It covers a wide range of topics related to tourism, sustainability, and responsible and sustainable tourism. It also provides students with the opportunity to learn from experienced staff members and to gain a better understanding of the complex political, social, and environmental contexts in which tourism operates. How does this course contribute to professional growth? This course contributes to professional growth by providing students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate the complex political, social, and environmental contexts in which tourism operates. It also provides students with the opportunity to learn about corporate social responsibility, environmental impact assessments and auditing, carrying capacity, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of different forms of responsible and sustainable tourism. By taking this course, students will gain a better understanding of the impacts of tourism and how to manage them in a responsible and sustainable way. This knowledge and skill set can be applied to a variety of professional contexts, such as tourism management, hospitality, and sustainable development.