This course meansures the economic impact of the tourism industry upon destinations and is designed to provide students with insights into the practical application of tools for gathering and analyzing information. Topics include the asset theory of tourism, cost benefit analysis, tax policy impacts and other economic and statistical aspects of tourism. These tools can be used in understanding tourism phenomena, as knowledge of economic trends and conditions is fundamental to strategic planning and project development in the tourism industry. Students will examine both quantitative and qualitative research efforts. Offered every year.