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This course introduces the concepts and terms that are common throughout the different sectors. It also intends to develop, update and maintain local knowledge as well as tourism industry knowledge. It shows the structure and scope of tourism as well as the impact of Tourism as an industry in relation to the world economy and society. It also illustrates the effects of the convergence of Tourism with the other local industries and let the students appreciate its multiplier effect in various fronts. It discusses the major factor that influence the history and future of tourism in the world and in the Philippines. It also introduces the sustainable goals of tourism and discusses, among others how to develop protective environment for children in tourism destinations, to observe and perform risk mitigation activities; etc. The student will also learn to appreciate the key global organizations and the roles they play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends.

Overview of Tourism and Hospitality
Philippine Tourism and Hospitality
Scope of Tourism
Impacts of tourism
Nature of Tourism and Hospitality
History of Tourism and Hospitality
Trends of Tourism and Hospitality
Economics of Tourism and Hospitality
Children in Tourism
Protective Environments for Children in Tourism Destination
Risk Management

Grading Scheme

GRADING SYSTEM The final grade of the student is interpreted as shown on the table below:
AVERAGE	ABOVE 98.00	95.00 – 97.00	92.00-94.00	89.00-91.00	86.00 – 88.00	83.00 – 85.00	80.00-82.00	76.00-79.00	75.00	74.00 and below
FINAL GRADE	1.00	1.25	1.50	1.75	2.00	2.25	2.50	2.75	3.00	5.0
FDA (Failure due to Absences) UW (Unauthorized Withdrawal) INC (Incomplete) AW (authorized withdrawal NFE (No Final Examination
Lecture : Prelims (20%) Midterms (25%) Finals (25%) Performance task (20%) Research- (5%) Attendance (5%)