Background, services, facilities, and competition are discussed. Course includes IATA rate and tariff problems and an overview of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Field trips to air cargo and air freight forwarder facilities reinforce the course content. AV 370 Tourism and Travel Management 3 credits A critical examination of the management and organization of travel and tourist enterprises. The utilization of tourism planning, development, and marketing is explored.
Students analyze the resources of tourist areas and formulate goals and strategies.
Discussion focuses on the uses of target marketing and the development of regional organizations and management support systems to enhance the success of destinations around the globe. Examines key areas of air and ground operations that contribute to accidents in the air transportation system. Basic elements of human psychology are integrated with the regulatory framework of the aviation system to explore the causes and issues that stem from actual air carrier accidents. The course also involves safety analysis within aviation organizations to determine hazards and potential problems, and to select preventive measures. Safety program preparation, implementation, and evaluation within the industry are also discussed.