1.

OVERVIEW OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

 Specify the commonly understood definitions of tourism and tourist

 Define hospitality
 Classify the different sectors of hospitality industry
 Analyze the value of tourism in Philippines

2. HISTORY AND FUTURE OF TOURISM

 Gain knowledge about the origins of the tourism industry
 Understand the history of tourism development in Philippines

3. TOURISM AND THE ECONOMY

 Provide an overview of the economic impacts of tourism worldwide
 Provide an overview of the impacts of tourism in the Philippine economy

4. TOURISM AND THE SOCIETY

 Provide an overview of the social impacts of tourism worldwide

 Provide an overview of the social mpacts of tourism in the Philippines

5. SUSTAINABILITY AND TOURISM

 Define commonly used environmental stewardship terminology

 Articulate the impacts of climate change on tourism
 Identify other environmental impacts caused by, and affecting, tourism and
hospitality sectors
 Describe a variety of initiatives to mitigate the impacts of environmental damage
 Explain how TO DEVELOP PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN

6. RISK MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL LIABILITY

 Define the concepts of risk and risk management

 Apply the four steps of a risk management process to a tourism operation
 Identify potential liabilities and develop mitigation strategies to minimize the impact
of these
 Identify the four elements of a negligent action
 Describe the components of a valid contract under the Philippine Law on Obligations
and Contract
 Appraise the statutory requirements for a tourism or hospitality operator as required
in the Philippines
 Demonstrate a working knowledge of occupational health and safety in tourism

7. Globalization and Trends

 Identify the impacts and benefits globalization has on the tourism industry, as well as
tourism’s influence on globalization
 Identify key industry associations, understand their mandates and the roles they
play in influencing and monitoring tourism trends
 Use the PEEST model to describe political, economic, environmental, social, and
technological trends affecting global tourism and travel
 Define key terms related to globalization
 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the interplay of globalization and tourism