Fundamentals and Future in Tourism and HospitalityLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

After successful completion of the course, the student is able to:
1. Outline the most important evolution stages of the tourism and hospitality industry.
2. Understand the changes in the needs and aspirations of industry stakeholders (e.g., customers, employees, companies) over time.
3. Understand the importance of global competencies in tourism and hospitality, including culture, traditions, manners, customs and etiquette.
4. Outline the key forces for change and trends affecting the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Contents

1. History and evolution of tourism and hospitality.
2. Relevance of historical context to tourism and hospitality industry today.
3. The cultures and customs within the tourism and hospitality industry.
4. Driving forces shaping the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

No pre-requirements

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Lectures and class activities. Study visits were possible. Individual learning assignments. Experiential and reflective learning, problem-based learning

Assessment criteria - grade 1

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The student is able to recognize the historical context and understand the major development stages and changes in stakeholder needs and aspirations in the tourism and hospitality industry. The student recognizes the importance of global competencies, including culture, traditions, manners, customs and etiquette. The student is able to describe some of the driving forces influencing the future of the industry.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

The student is able to analyze the differences in the needs and aspirations of different stakeholders within the tourism and hospitality industry, given their historical context and the influence of culture and customs. The student is able to analyze the driving forces shaping the future of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

The student is able to make relevant suggestions and observations for improving current and future practices, based on analyzing the overall evolution of the tourism and hospitality industries. The student is able to propose justified scenarios, new ideas, and approaches for the future.

Learning materials

Digital material provided during the course
Literature and reading list published as the course starts.