Specific
Students will be able to:
A.
Identify the interdependent
components of the international travel system.
1.
{Core} be able to
identify the key travel industry sectors including transportation types, sales
types, lodging types, food and
beverage types, attraction types and
tourism authority types.
2. {Core}
be able to explain how the overall travel experience is an interrelated and
interdependent series of elements and providers
leading to the total travel
experience.
3.
{Core} be able to explain the travel distribution system and how the FSM fits
into this system.
4.
{Core} be able to conduct travel specific research and statistical data analysis
in the formulation of travel system planning.
5.
{Peripheral} be able to identify the major international tourism markets.
6.
{Peripheral} be able to list the names of and identify the roles of
international and regional tourism organizations.
B. Identify the accepted definitions for tourism development strategies.
1.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of mass tourism.
2.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of eco-tourism.
3.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of recreational tourism.
4.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of heritage tourism.
5.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of,
and disadvantages of adventure tourism.
6.
{Optional} be able to explain the definitions of, characteristics of, advantages
of and disadvantages of various niche market
types of tourism.
C. Identify and explain the economic, cultural and environmental impacts of
tourism.
1.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of sustainable tourism.
2.
{Core} be able to explain the definition of, characteristics of, advantages of
and disadvantages of mass tourism.
3.
{Peripheral} be able to identify and explain the cultural impacts of mass
tourism development.
4.
{Peripheral} be able to identify and explain the environmental impacts of mass
tourism development.
5.
{Optional} be able to identify international mass tourism venues.
D. Explain the history of the international tourism industry and relate current
world tourism situations and trends to this history.
1.
{Core} be able to explain the general history of travel and tourism.
2.
{Core} be able to identify major historical milestones in the development of the
travel industry.
3.
{Core} be able to forecast tourism and travel demand based on historical trends
and use patterns.
4.
{Peripheral} be able to relate historical models of tourism to present day
travel and tourism situations.
5.
{Optional} be able to identify future travel and tourism trends.
E. Describe the role of national and state tourism authorities.
1.
{Core} be able to explain the purposes of national and state tourism
authorities.
2.
{Core} be to explain the roles of national and state tourism authorities in the
formulation, implementation and control of tourism
policies.
3.
{Core} be able to identify employment opportunities within national and state
tourism authorities.
4.
{Peripheral} be able to explain the role of legislation in the development of
tourism development policy.
F. Learn skills necessary to participate in tourism research and data
collection.
1.
{Core} be able to correctly perform tourism related research.
2.
{Core} be able to interpret, analyze and communicate tourism and travel related
primary and secondary research.
3.
{Core} be able to identify methods of conducting primary travel and tourism
research.
4.
{Core} be able to identify sources of secondary travel and tourism research
materials and data.
G. Value sustainable tourism development as a philosophical approach to creating
a more prosperous future for small-island developing
states.
1.
{Core} be able to identify small island developing states and other nations
where sustainable tourism development has not been
practiced.
2.
{Core} be able to identify small island developing states where sustainable
tourism development strategies are being utilized.
3.
{Core} be able to explain methods of sustainable development as feasible
alternatives to non-sustainable practices.
4.
{Core} be able to express how a more prosperous and acceptable future can be
gained through adoption of sustainable tourism
development practices.