This course applies students` knowledge and understanding of development and organisation of tourism in the developing countries of the world and focuses on the opportunities, problems and issues in tourism in those countries. It covers tourism policies, tourism's role in economic development, economic, social and environmental contexts in which tourism operates, gender issues in tourism development, educational and training needs in less developed countries, and ethics of tourism development. Tourism is examined worldwide with reference to various less developed countries at different stages of tourism development.

This course page is for students enrolled for Blended Laucala Campus.