MGB1502

Tourism policy and regulations

(BUS)

Dr Warwick Frost

6 points + 2-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Berwick

Synopsis: Industry associations and organisations, the Australian federal government role in tourism, state, regional and local government tourism organisations, the who, what and why of planning, research for tourism development, handling and processing international travellers, travel agent operations, legal constraints for transport and tour operations, insurance for the travel and tourism industry, legal constraints for hotel managers, food and beverage operators, trade practices legislation for hospitality and tourism, legal issues when problems arise.

Assessment: Two assignments (2000 words each): 50% + Examination (3 hours): 50%