TOURISM 32F - Full Year

Tourism comprises the activities of persons traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes.

This course focuses on:
1. The Pacific Islands including learning about the geography and climate of several countries as well as transportation, accommodation, activities and events in the region.
2. The location of IATA Traffic Conference Areas, countries, gateway cities, and key world geographical features, the knowledge of time in relation to world travel geography and the knowledge of seasons in relation to world travel geography.
3. Australia as a travel destination including learning about the geography and climate of selected states/territories as well as transportation, accommodation, activities and events in selected states/territories.

4. Queenstown tourism is also analysed and students are expected to describe the characteristics of the region, prepare an itinerary for a visit by a tourist group, and present a promotional campaign to a specified audience.

Future Possibilities
Tertiary courses leading to a National Certificate in Tourism and Travel. A Bachelor of Tourism degree at Lincoln University is another possibility.