Tourism Studies Minor Requirements

• Business 1020
• Tourism 1000, 3240, 4902
• 6 credit hours in Tourism Studies beyond the 1000 level
• 6 credit hours chosen from Environment and Sustainability 2200 or 2201, Philosophy 2561 or Religious Studies 3880 

Fall 2024 Tourism Studies Course Offerings

TRSM 2000 Tourism and Sustainability

This course investigates the concept of sustainability and focuses on the importance of sustainable tourism initiatives, covers measuring the demand for tourism, the role of government and industry stakeholders in the tourism planning process, and a consideration of how tourism planning strategies are developed, implemented, evaluated, and controlled. In addition, there will be an examination of the principles that structure the tourism industry.

TRSM 4902 Culinary Tourism

This upper-level course examines the history of gastronomy and the role of food in cultural heritage with different case studies around the world. Wine growing regions from countries such as Canada, France, Italy, Hungary, South Africa, Greece, and Cyprus will be critically analyzed from an economic impact context. Trends in cuisine and culinary arts, successes and challenges in promoting food tourism in Newfoundland food and drink in literature, art and film, and food and wine tourism best practices will be a key focus. The students will be required to take local tours of selected restaurants and wineries in Newfoundland for practical exposure of the food and wine industry.