This course is designed to provide students with a cultural understanding and working knowledge of world geography as it relates to tourism. Students will analyze U.S. and world travel centers and various attractions, customs and traditions. Students will study location geography and destination appeal, including accessibility, infrastructure, political and economic situations; cultural geography, including ethnic makeup, politics, history, language, religion, art and social customs; and physical geography, including topography and climate and their influences on travel decisions. Students will learn about culture by experiencing it and talking and visiting with those who live by its rules. Field trips are required, as students will explore cultures via food and destination visits. Some eveing attendance is required. Offered every year. Global marker.