Certificate in Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

Understand the main factors affecting the development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Know about the factors affecting consumer demand within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Understand the roles and functions of organizations within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Understand the roles, functions and actions of destination management organizations.

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Topic 1: Discuss the historical development of the tourism and hospitality industry

Topic 2: Explain the impact of technological, economic and social changes on the development

Topic 3: Assess the contemporary factors that will affect the future development of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Topic 4: Explain the major factors impacting on tourist demand

Topic 5: Describe the key theories of tourist motivation

Topic 6: Explain the roles and functions of different types of travel agents and tour operators

Topic 7: Describe the main types of organizations within the tourism and hospitality industry

Topic 8: Explain the scale and structure of a selected tourist or hospitality organization

Topic 9: Explain tourism and hospitality business functions in a tourist destination

Topic 10: Assess why destination management is needed

Topic 11: Describe the roles of destination management organizations at national and local levels

Topic 12: Analyze the common issues faced by destination management organizations in a tourist destination.

This course offers flexibility with online modules!

Studying at your own pace can be quite advantageous.

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