Introduction to Tourism Hospitality and Events

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Investigate the nature, scope and significance of tourism, hospitality and events;
2. Analyse the structure of the tourism, hospitality and event industries, as well as interpret components of the tourism system using an analytical framework;
3. Reflect upon and apply a range of fundamental principles and complex techniques to analyse existing major events, festivals and organised spectacles in the areas of business, sport and leisure and improve event outcomes;
4. Recommend solutions to problems and challenges in events and hospitality industry settings where culture and community values impact on the provision of an effective contemporary industry;
5. Evaluate collaboratively the needs of the modern consumer and the importance of experience; and,
6. Locate and interpret statistical data relating to specified tourism and events activities.