CONV 1011: Introduction to Tourism
Students are introduced to the tourism industry. Consideration is given to the concepts and vocabulary common throughout the tourism sectors. Students critically examine the competition for resources with other industries.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the characteristics of tourism.
- Define a variety of tourism terminology and concepts.
- Identify evolving issues and trends in the tourism industry and discuss their implications for festivals and events.
- Define the five sectors of the tourism industry and evaluate their role in supporting events.
- Assess the environment in which community events take place.
- Identify travel motivators and tourism generators and evaluate their potential for the special events industry.
- Examine and assess the impact of tourism and events as a worldwide economic, environmental, cultural, political, and social force.
- Describe the role and function of industry and government organizations that support tourism at the regional, national, and international level.
- Identify tourism-related products at local, provincial and national level and describe their role in supporting events.
- Prepare a presentation that examines leading edge tourism products or services
Course topics
- Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the Tourism Industry
- Module 2: The Five Sectors of Tourism
- Module 3: Organizations that Support Tourism
- Module 4: Understanding Tourism's Role in Contemporary Society
- Module 5: The Future of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Required text and materials
The following Open Education Resources (OER) textbook, free of charge, is required for this course:
- Westcott, M. & Anderson, W. (Eds.). (2022). Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in B.C. BCcampus.
Retrieved from: https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/tourismyt
Assessments
To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the mandatory final project.
| Assignment 1: The Impact of Tourism | 20% |
| Assignment 2: Social Media and Tourism | 15% |
| Assignment 3: Travel Motivators & Event Attendee | 15% |
| Assignment 4: PEST Analysis of a Local Festival | 15% |
| Assignment 5: Leading Edge Practices | 10% |
| Mandatory Final Project | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
Open Learning Faculty Member Information
An Open Learning Faculty Member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.
