• TFEC4001
  • Global to Local:The Econ.Geog.

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Hospitality Mgmt. and Tourism

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Overview

Module Description

Tourism firms operate within three different geographical spheres, local, national and international. This course looks at relevant economic and management theories in each and analyses this increasingly global industry and environment. The importance of local factors in tourism is also discussed.

Module Aims

This module aims to broaden the students perspective when analysing the tourism industry and challenges them to think in a global context and develop their analytical and synthesis skills.

Indicative Syllabus

Explaining national tourism success
Explaining regional tourism success
Glocalisation
Internationalisation
Introduction and globalisation
Multinationals
The Pro and anti-globalisation debate
The impact of increased globalisation on tourism
The relationship between the tourism sector and the national economy
The sector, the firm and households

Total Contact Teaching Hours:24

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