ths3fut tourism, hospitality and event futures
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENT FUTURES
THS3FUT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This cutting edge subject challenges students by anticipating the future of the tourism, hospitality and events sector. By the end of this subject you will be expected to understand the range of factors likely to be influential in the future of this industry. Such factors include the demographic, political, economic and technological changes which will influence the nature, trends and participation in tourism, hospitality and events. These factors are important to be recognised to ensure the long-term sustainability of tourism in different countries and destinations.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Willard
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites THS1THE or THS1FEM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and analyse contemporary concepts in the tourism, hospitality and event sector
- Activities:
- On-line Quizzes, Report, Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Provide an understanding of emerging trends
- Activities:
- On-line Quizzes, Report, Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Review current publications on topics aligned with concepts of the future
- Activities:
- On-line Quizzes, Report, Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Create ideas for the tourism, hospitality, and event sector that are plausible for future trends
- Activities:
- Seminar Activities, Report, Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Reflect on the changing product and services offered in the tourism, hospitality and event sector
- Activities:
- Seminar Activities, Report, Case Study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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