Tourism LegislationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The students will be proficient in applying the key acts and laws that govern activity in the tourism industry and they will be aware of the importance of good business practices in tourism. They will be able to search for further information on this topic and apply legal norms pertaining to the rules and regulations enforced in a tourism company.

Content

Contract and trade law
The main lessons of contract law
How a contract is made
Representation
Tourism law
Package tour law

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.

Further information

Implemented in part/completely with the Finnish Tourism group.