HHP 1050 - Adventure Tourism

(3) Credit Hours

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the concepts of travel and tourism, with a focus on outdoor and adventure destinations. Participants will spend time in the classroom and in the field exploring the culture, benefits, and complexities of a growing tourism market niche. Topics will include tourist profiles and motivations, market analysis, alternative tourism types, and host community development. This course will involve multiple outdoor trips to local destinations, with the potential for travel outside the region. Participants do not need previous outdoor experience, but they should have an adventurous spirit. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.