Learning Outcomes: Identify the qualifications needed for the many careers in the travel and tourism industry; discuss the history and growth of travel and tourism and how they relate to the marketplace; define the role of governments in the travel industry and identify how tourism is an important source of revenue for a destination; describe types of geography as it relates to travelers, and identify types of travel and travelers; identify the components of the travel and tourism industry, define the channels of distribution, and discuss how the travel product is promoted and marketed. |