Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with the key legislation regulating the tourism industry and is aware of the importance of good business practices in the tourism business. The student will be able to search for further information on the subject and apply the legal standards to the legal aspects of the tourism business.

Content

General travel package conditions
Contract and commercial law
Law relating to online commerce
Formation of a contract
Representation
Travel law
Package Travel Law
Consumer Protection Act

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students possess expertise in fundamental legislation regulating tourism and are aware of the
significance of good business practices in tourism. They are able to work as part of a team
developing its work to attain common goals using professional ethics critically.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students possess a sound knowledge of fundamental legislation regulating tourism and are
aware of the significance of good business practices in tourism. They are able to search for and
select further information on a topic independently and to apply legal norms pertaining to the rules
and regulations enforced in a tourism company. They are able to take other group members into
account to attain common goals justifying their actions according to professional ethical principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students possess a satisfactory knowledge of fundamental legislation regulating tourism and are
aware of the significance of good business practices in tourism. They are able to search for and
select further information on a topic with supervision and to apply legal norms pertaining to the rules
and regulations enforced in a tourism company. They are able to take other group members into
account to a satisfactory degree, working according to professional ethical principles.