BTW2161

Tourism law ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Mr Michael McNamara

Offered:
Berwick First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: An examination is made of the basic principles of contract law which will then be applied to typical contracts found in the tourism industry. Other areas examined include booking conditions and tour brochures, misleading advertising and deceptive conduct, consumer complaints, the Travel Compensation Fund, travel and business insurance, responsibilities of travel agents and tour operators under the Travel Agents Act and the European Union Directive, employment law, and business practices.

Assessment: Assignment (2500 words): 30% + Examination (3 hours, open book): 70%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week