Introduction into tourism and wellness-business (5cr)

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
• describe the tourism phenomenon and the wellness trend at the international, national, and regional level
• classify and describe different service providers in the tourism, hospitality, leisure and wellness business and the connections between these providers
• identify the push and pull factors of tourism and their significance for tourist flows
• discuss different employment opportunities in the tourism, hospitality, leisure, and wellness business as well as evaluate personal carrier opportunities and development needs
• develop personal study skills, time management, and act in a constructive way in the student group

Content

• Key terminology, models and concepts of tourism, hospitality, leisure, and wellness business
• The key industries of the tourism, leisure and wellness business, economic significance, and forces that drive change
• Developments and forecasts in the industry
• Carrier opportunities and occupational identity
• Study and information searching skills, time management and teamwork skills