Study@CQU 2003

Undergraduate Course Information

TOUR19010 Tourism in the Asia Pacific

Tourism in the Asia Pacific area is rapidly increasing and tourism is a dynamic contributing force to the development and/or economic growth of various countries within the Asia Pacific area. However, the historical experiences of Asian and Pacific Rim countries uniquely impacts on both prevailing attitudes to tourism and the development of subsequent tourism policies. This course examines the historical context of selected Asian and Pacific Rim countries and the resultant impacts on tourism. The socio-cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of past, current and future tourism practices will be studied, as will be the various tourism policies and strategies of the selected countries. Case studies will be used as part of the learning process, and the countries selected for study may change from year to year depending on staffing expertise.

CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D

This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003

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