3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Distance Learning Upper Division
This course will examine issues associated with sustainability in the hospitality and tourism industry. It will examine how principles of sustainable development and the triple bottom line (economic, social and environmental) are applied to hospitality and tourism. The course will address sustainability across a variety of tourism sectors including destination management, lodging, restaurants and meetings. The course will also examine consumer issues associated with sustainability.
Learning Outcomes1Define sustainability and describe its applications in the tourism and hospitality system.
2Explain the relationship between tourism and the UN Sustainable Development Goals/Grand Challenges.
3Describe the components of sustainability programs in tourism and hospitality organizations.
4Analyze sustainability programs in various tourism sectors to determine their effectiveness in achieving social and environmental goals.
5Apply and evaluate environmental performance programs in the hospitality industry.
6Explain the major consumer issues associated with sustainability in the tourism and hospitality industry.
7Identify and explain principles of ethics as applied to the tourism industry.
8Identify career opportunities associated with sustainability in tourism and hospitality.
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