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Responsible Tourism in the Developing World
University of Westminster - Full Curriculum Program
London, England
Dates: 1/15/22 - 5/28/22
Responsible Tourism in the Developing World
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Westminster
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Tourism & Hospitality Management
Instruction in: English
Course Code: 6TOUR002W
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 400
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Previous tourism studies background required.
DESCRIPTION
This module investigates the evolution, growth and future of the concept of responsible, sustainable tourism;
exploring the origins, definitions and concepts of sustainable development and examining applications to the tourism
industry and tourism destinations. The module introduces tools that have been identified as useful in the quest for
more responsible forms of tourism development. Environmental and social issues are addressed in detail and the
context of the developing world is emphasized throughout. The module aims to give a genuinely global view of
tourism development and uses a variety of perspectives and theories to achieve this.
exploring the origins, definitions and concepts of sustainable development and examining applications to the tourism
industry and tourism destinations. The module introduces tools that have been identified as useful in the quest for
more responsible forms of tourism development. Environmental and social issues are addressed in detail and the
context of the developing world is emphasized throughout. The module aims to give a genuinely global view of
tourism development and uses a variety of perspectives and theories to achieve this.