This course provides critical issues in the hospitality and tourism industry. It also provides students with the opportunity to explore and develop their understanding of a range of trends and issues relating to the international hospitality and tourism industry, as well as to examine the implications of these trends and issues for the management of hospitality businesses and how change can be implemented and managed. The students will also explore change in the world and look at the current state of the industry and make educated predictions as to the future of the lodging, cruise, restaurant, technology and travel industries.