International Tourism: Customs, Codes and Conventions - GENL1070
Description
In the 21st Century tourism is one of the world's largest industries generating 9.3% of Global GDP, 9% of employment and 5.4% of the world’s exports. At its best it can shift wealth from the developed to the developing world, alleviate poverty, promote cultural understanding, peace and protection of the environment. However, left unregulated, it can also have negative impacts. This course examines the regulation of international tourism and key policy and ethical issues currently involved including socially responsible tourism, sustainability, free trade, digital disruption, World Heritage, gambling, child sex tourism and the terrorism/tourism dichotomy amongst others. It aims to make students aware of the many stakeholders and interests in tourism including governments, international organisations, digital platforms, distributors, investors, operators, local host communities and tourists themselves. It traces the historical development from early Roman times to present day, identifying the laws, customs, codes and conventions which have developed to regulate this industry.
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