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HOS 4040 - Destination Management (3)

When Offered: Spring
The course will introduce the various issues associated with the management of a convention visitors bureau (CVB). The course will analyze the mission, structure, and business activities of organizations that develop and promote a complex tourism destination. This includes the management functions of membership services, visitor services, financial and marketing concerns, research activities, and the strategic planning and evaluation of these efforts. Topics covered will include developing the following consumer segments; meetings/conventions, pleasure/tours, and festivals/special events.
Prerequisites: 84 earned hours and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in any Writing in the Discipline (WID) course. Students will be required to give two class presentations during the semester on the above topics.