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COURSE OUTLINE
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A three unit course that orient the students to the socio-economic, cultural and environmental impacts of
tourism. It provides an overview of various sectors, components of tourism industry - their development, type,
composition and role in the tourism industry, as well as the various trends and types of operation of each sector.
Specifically, it also discusses the lodging, food service, transportation, recreation and leisure as well the
gaming and entertainment industry. Moreover, this course presents a comprehensive survey of the major players that
comprise the tourism industry and how they relate with each other. The nature and distinctive aspects of tourism are
discussed and linked to specific business strategies. The major sectors (business, government, and voluntary
organizations, etc.) are defined and classified. The commercial sectors are examined in terms of typical
organizational structures and major functions of divisions within the structure are described. Impacts of macro-
environmental trends and events on each sector are examined. The course also identifies the employment
opportunities available in each sector and the corresponding qualifications for the jobs.
*water parks
*fun centers
*sports tourism
(On-Board Practices)
V. GRADING SYSTEM
30% *Class Standing 30% *Class Standing 60% Pre Final Grade
• Homework • Homework 40% Prelim Grade
• Seatwork • Seatwork 100% Total
• Recitation • Recitation
30% *Quizzes 30% *Quizzes
40% Prelim Exam 40% Final Exam
100% Total 100% Total
VI. REFERENCES
COOPER, CHRIS: TOURISM (2004), TOURISM PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES AND PHILOSOPHIES, 10TH
EDITION
Cruz, Reil G. (2000). Principles of Tourism, 2nd edition, Tourism Research Philippines.
Cruz, Zenaida L. (2008). Principles of Tourism 2. Manila: Rex Bookstore.
Goeldner ,Charles and J.R. Brent Ritchie.(2006) .Tourism Principles, Practices and Philosophies, 10th edition, New
Jersey: John Willey and Sons, Inc.
Libosada, Carlos and Carmela Bosangit.(2007). Introduction to Tourism: A Comprehensive Guide to the Travel and
Tourism Industry, Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Mason, Peter, TOURISM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 2002
Page ,,Stephen and Joanne Connell, (2008). Tourism: A Modern Synthesis, 2nd edition, Singapore: Thomson
Learning Asia.
Santos, Buen and Ronald Manzano, ( 2009). Principles of Tourism 1,Quezon City :C& E Publising.
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Prepared by:
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MS. JINKY ROSE P. GINO-GINO MS. PAMELA MALUBAY
M.A. SEAS MBA