The Advanced Professional Certificate Course in The Development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry offers a comprehensive understanding of industry evolution, encompassing historical development, impacts of technology and socio-economic changes, and future considerations. Explore key aspects such as consumer demand, organizational roles, destination management, and relevant statistics for a well-rounded perspective on navigating the complexities of the tourism and hospitality sector.

After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;

Factors Affecting The Development Of The Tourism And Hospitality Industry

• The historical development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• The impact of technological, economic and social changes on the development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• The contemporary factors that will affect the future development of the tourism and hospitality industry.

Factors Affecting Consumer Demand Within The Tourism And Hospitality Industry.

• Major factors impacting on tourist demand.
• Key theories of tourist motivation
• The roles and functions of different types of travel agents and tour operators.

Roles And Functions Of Organisations Within The Tourism And Hospitality Industry.

• The main types of organisations within the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Explain The scale and structure of a selected tourist or hospitality organization.
• Tourism and hospitality business functions in a tourist destination
• Regulation of tour operators including governing bodies and regulatory requirements
• Tourism and hospitality businesses at the destination level.

Roles, Functions And Actions Of Destination Management Organisationsctors

• Discuss the historical development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Explain the impact of technological, economic and social changes on the development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Assess the contemporary factors that will affect the future development of the tourism and hospitality industry.
• Why destination management is needed.
• The roles of destination management organizations at national and local levels.
• The common issues faced by destination management organizations in a tourist destination.
• Significant statistics for the hospitality and tourist sectors.

 

All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.

•  Hospitality and Tourism Professionals
•  Industry Managers and Executives
•  Destination Management Personnel
•  Travel Agents and Tour Operators
•  Government Officials in Tourism
•  Business Owners in Hospitality
•  Marketing and Strategy Professionals
•  Students Pursuing Hospitality and Tourism Studies
•  Regulatory and Compliance Specialists
•  Professionals Seeking Career Advancement
•  Entrepreneurs in the Tourism Sector
•  Individuals Interested in Industry Trends