RTE 471 - Tourism Planning and Sustainable Development (Put on Reserve 9/16/16.)

Description:
The planning process is studied in connection with the development of sustainable tourism, taking into consideration the impact of development on the economic, social, fiscal, environmental, and political fabric of communities. Formerly RT 471, students may not receive credit for both. (Put on Reserve 9/16/16. Last taught in 2010. Will go inactive 8/24/19.)

Credits: (3)

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

Define planning and sustainable development, noting that they are distinct, but closely intertwined processes
Describe the economics of tourism organizations (publicly and privately funded enterprises, NGO’s, non-profit organizations) and the roles of community leaders and developers in sustainable planning and development
Evaluate the application of principles of community tourism development (Main Street approach) in local communities; and sustainable and unsustainable tourism development at extra-local destinations
Conduct and present original research and planning on one substantial community tourism development aspect; the impacts and sustainability of that development
Describe the impacts (economic, social, fiscal, environmental, political) that tourism has on communities

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/12/2014