APPROACHES TO THE MANAGEMENT OF ISLAND TOURISM

Graduate

This course explores the relationship between theory and practice in island tourism operations and tourism destinations. It will also examine the various ways that tourism impacts island communities throughout the world. The primary focus is on policies, designs, and strategies to mitigate the negative impacts and help tourism to become a sustainable and positive aspect of community development. Environmental, economic, cultural and social aspects of tourism will be considered. Graduate-level project will be required as defined in consultation with the instructor. Cross-level listed with BUS 4550; credit cannot be received for both courses. HOURS OF CREDIT: 3