Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

5504SSLNLC-JAN-PAR

Aims

To discuss the size and scale of the UK and international travel and tourism industry and specific elements such as tour operations and aviation industries. The module will discuss current issues affecting the management of the travel and tour operations sector and the future of those industries.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Research and assess information in order to explain or solve problems in an international tourism context
2.
Analyse the production, supply and consumption of tourism services
3.
Evaluate the appropriate theories and principles in explaining international tourism development

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Meaning of international tourism and operations within the industry; transport as a component of the tourist product; global developments of the tourism industry, current initiatives; issues facing the travel and tourism industry; aviation; development of companies, integration, mergers; future trends and opportunities for developing countries. Students will be given training, advice and opportunities for formative feedback with regards to delivering professional, academic presentations, prior to the assessment.

Assessments

Presentation