HTM 104 - Tourism and Travel Industry

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Explores the major concepts in tourism, what makes tourism possible and how tourism can become an important factor in the economics of any nation, region, state or local area. Discusses the fundamentals of the tourism system and the key costs and benefits of a tourism economy. Promotes understanding and knowledge of the diverse elements that comprise the travel and tourism industry and the factors that influence growth and development. Uses examples of tourism development practices in Oregon.