International Tourism & Hotel Management Principles
UndergraduateGRF-THS2092018
Course information for 2018 intake
Journey into a world of tourism and hotel services. See how the spheres of tourism and hospitality overlap. Break down key operational areas such as attractions, gaming and accommodation. Examine day-to-day issues and industry relationships.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- -
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
International Tourism & Hotel Management Principles
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Understand key macro and micro systems forming the international tourism and hotel industry, and comprehend the complexity of their products and markets, organisational structures and operational characteristics.
- Analyse the components and operational requirements of the tourism and hospitality industries, through skill development in researching and interpreting tourism and hotel management literature and also through applied learning approaches.
- Evaluate issues in the delivery of international tourism and hotel services and generate solutions to resolve a range of contemporary issues.
- Introduction to International Tourism and Hotel Management Principles
- Tourism
- Characteristic of Tourism
- Lodging and Accommodation Operations
- Food & Beverage Service Operations: Restaurant
- Cruising
- Managed Services
- Beverages
- Clubs
- Theme Parks, Attractions and Gaming Entertainment
- Meetings, Conventions, Expositions and Special Events
Please note: This subject was previously known as HSL209.
This subject introduces students to components of International Tourism and Hotel Services and considers the implication of these as a system for developing and delivering travel and hospitality experiences. This will be achieved by examining the interdependent nature of transportation, accommodation, food and beverage, attractions and gaming, cruising, services and the role of government within a context of globalisation, and the need for economic, socio-cultural and environmental sustainability. Students will gain an appreciation of the complexity, diversity, interrelationships and interdependencies of these different sectors of tourism. Students will examine both the micro organisational and also the macro industry relationships that exist between tourism and hospitality.
- Assignment (40%)
- Invigilated Exam (40%)
- Quiz (20%)
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Entry requirements
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Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateGRF-BUS-DEG
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