Global Tourism

Course Description:

TRMN 502: The main objective of this course are understanding how global trends affect tourism and the strategic leadership approaches required for both tourism destinations and companies to develop and maintain a competitive advantage.

Approaches used in leading an industry with a global reach, along with local and national issues will also be examined.  Leadership styles and cross-cultural competencies required to create a culture of innovation in tourism, are reviewed as a key feature of global tourism partnerships.  Examples of international tourism  leaders and leadership of tourism organizations will be used to illurstrate best practices within the industry. (3 credits)