HOS 106 Travel and Tourism - The Global Industry

This is an introductory overview of worldwide tourism and travel components, including transportation, lodging and tourism services. The theme focuses on future frontiers as a global peace-building industry, promoting cooperation and cultural exchange, with the new vision emerging as space tourism and travel become reality. It includes a discussion of career opportunities, emphasizing the importance of quality customer services and attitudes that create positive traveler experiences. Social and economic impacts and the role of government in promotion and development are also studied.