Travel Tourism (TRVL) Courses

TRVL1105 Adventure, Sport and Nature-Based Tourism

This course provides the student with a solid foundation of knowledge related to adventure, sport and nature-based tourism and focuses on key considerations necessary for its implementation. The course offers an opportunity for a field project.
Offered at Charlotte, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL2010 Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability

This is a management-oriented course covering the economic, cultural and social functions in the planning and development of the tourism industry. Emphasis is on organizational concepts.
Offered at Charlotte, Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL2165 Food Culture and Tourism

This course introduces students to the significance of food and beverage as it relates to the tourism industry. Students build a fundamental knowledge to effectively communicate with travel/tourism/hospitality planners and food service staff. Emphasis is on linking food, wine and tourism, and the impact related to destination development internationally. This course also examines international service styles, cultural etiquette, food terminology, and basic food and wine pairings.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL2801 World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to work and travel in a global environment. Students explore both current and emerging destinations from around the world. The course discusses the cultural, recreational and social significance to the traveler and the economy.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL3020 Ecotourism

This upper-level course explores an emerging dimension of tourism: ecotourism. Students investigate the impact of specific environmental issues on tourism, including water pollution, air pollution, habitat destruction, etc., and focus on the impact of tourism on the physical, biological and cultural environment. The role of the tourism industry as it relates to the provision of ecotourism experiences is also discussed.
Offered at Charlotte, Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL3030 International Policies of Tourism

This intermediate-level course is designed to provide the student with an increased understanding in the area of international tourism development. Emphasis is placed on the definitive study of the essential components for a successful national tourism program.
Prerequisite(s): TRVL2010 or TRVL3010.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL3035 Tour Management Operations

This course is designed for students planning careers in tour guiding or tour operations. Topics include tour operations, components of a tour, tour management positions, characteristics of professional tour guides, the psychology of tour management and internal communications. The culmination of this course is a tour to a selected destination, where each student researches, negotiates and develops a highly anticipated journey.
Prerequisite(s): TRVL2010, junior status.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL3801 Special Topics in Adventure Resort Management

This course provides the student with a solid foundation of knowledge related to the Adventure Resort and focuses on all aspects of operation and program development. The course offers an opportunity for a field project. Students are required to participate in all off-campus activities with the designated industry partners.
Offered at Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL4010 Tourism Economics

This upper-level course explores the role of economics in tourism development. Macroeconomic and microeconomic theory are applied to problems of community resource allocation. Particular attention is paid to the problems of multiple use of community resources and to the conflicts between private and public goals.
Prerequisite(s): TRVL2010.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL4011 Destination Management Organization

This course integrates the administrative functions of a destination management or marketing organization (DMO). The interrelationships of operations, marketing and finance are analyzed and evaluated. A Directed Experiential Education (DEE) opportunity may be an integral part of this course. DEE opportunities are based on project availability with community partners and student eligibility.
Prerequisite(s): HOSP3053 or MRKT1001.
Offered at Online, Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL5010 Tourism Principles and Foundations

This course focuses on major concepts, principles and theories in the tourism industry. Special attention is given to the social, economic and environmental impacts of the tourism industry. The course covers a broad range of topics that relate to the industry, its stakeholders and constituents that shape the nature of the tourism industry and are affected by it.
Offered at Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL5050 Foundation of Consulting for the Tourism Industry

This course explores the theories of consulting as well as the roles and responsibilities of the consultants. Special attention is paid to the different strategies that may be used in the consulting process. The application of ethical strategies is evaluated and analyzed. Strategies that ensure sustainable growth are evaluated during the term. An assessment of the conditions that determine the need for internal or external consultants are evaluated as well.
Offered at Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL5070 Global Tourism Marketing and Branding

This course focuses on major concepts, principles and theories in the marketing of tourism products and services. Students focus on the different techniques used in the creation and maintenance of tourism brands. Students analyze marketing concepts and theories involved in the creation of annual and longer term marketing and branding plans.
Offered at Providence
3 Semester Credits

TRVL6140 International Tourism Development, Economic Issues and Strategic Solutions in the Developing World

This course is designed to encompass all the principles, theories and policies that are utilized when facing developmental issues. Current conditions and challenges facing the developing world are analyzed. Formulating new strategies and analyzing existing strategies require students to become familiar with current conditions in the developing world.
Offered at Providence
3 Semester Credits