A study of the components of the tourism industry and their interrelationships is the focus of this course.  A review of the roles of tour companies, travel agencies, government bureaus, tourism associations and others that assemble, promote and sell tourism services are included.  Students will be able to operate within a tourism setting. 

Overall Course Objectives | Major Course Topics | Course Format | Orientation | Course Requirements | Texts and Materials | Exams | Course Web Site

Overall Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe a trip through time as it relates to the development travel.
• Analyze travel patterns and trends in the USA.
• Describe the history of leisure time and tourism in the USA.
• Explain the role of travel motivators and destination life cycles.
• Describe the relationship between the growth of the attractions industry and travel.
• Describe the role government plays in the tourism industry.
• Explain how tourist statistics are used in the tourism industry.
• Identify and describe the various transportation methods in the growth of travel and tourism.
• Explain how the growth of timesharing has influenced the growth of travel and tourism.
• Explain how the convention and incentive travel industries have influenced the growth and development of the travel industry.
• Describe the role of food service in the travel industry.
• Explain the various economic and environmental impacts of tourism on a destination.

Top of Page

Major Course Topics

• Travel History
• Travel Patterns and Trends
• Leisure Time and Tourism
• Travel Motivators
• Destination Life Cycles
• Attractions
• Government and Tourism
• Tourist Statistics
• Transportation Methods
• Automotive, Rail, Ship, and Air Travel
• Accommodations
• Timesharing
• Conventions and Incentive Travel
• Food Service
• Economic Impacts

Top of Page

Course Format

• Is not 100% self paced. Although it is an independent study course, you must keep up with the schedule to be successful.  Each learning module has a start and end date.
• Does not require any in person meetings.
• Does not require real-time chats.
• Communication in the course will take place through email and the on-line learning platform.

Top of Page

Orientation

This course does not require a face-to-face orientation.

Top of Page

Course Requirements

• Review the “What you should know before you register” section of the Distance Learning Homepage.
• Each week you will complete textbook and PowerPoint reading assignments, as well as any written or “hospitality interactive” assignments noted in each module.
• End of module quizzes must be taken during the assigned time period (usually a 1 week period).
• You should allow for a minimum of 3 hours per week for reading and assignments for this course.

Top of Page

Texts and Materials

Textbook information:  To visit our bookstore's online sales site, please visit www.howardccbooks.com and follow the instructions for selecting textbooks.

Mancini, Marc (2005). Access: Introduction to Travel and Tourism.

Thomson Delmar Learning.  Clifton Park, NY. ISBN #: 1-4018-0988-X

Technical Requirements and Plug-Ins:

Review the Technical Requirements link above. The following plug-ins are required for this course:

• Internet Explorer

Top of Page

Exams

For purposes of verification and assessing learning outcomes, this course has end of module quizzes that are given in the on-line format but with a time restriction.

If you have any questions or comments about this course, please send a message to:

Jodi Fisher, jodifisher@howardcc.edu  (Be certain to type my full name)

Last updated on 4/4/11

© Howard Community College, 2000