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This course introduces the fundamental concepts concerning legal regulation in travel and tourism: From the principles governing the international Institutions and Organizations, the forms of international cooperation in tourism and the general international legislative framework to the regulation of the transport and tourism market, the infrastructure management legal tools, the international contracts for the transport of passengers and for the distribution of tourism services and package travel.
The course introduces the rules on the protection of passengers at an international level, the regulation of accommodation and food and beverage services, the evolution from the notion of “consumer” to that of “traveller”, through the figure of the “tourist”, the perspective towards an International Code on the Protection of Tourists and Tourism Service Providers.
What will you learn in this program?
This course will provide an insight into the new challenges that the international legal framework must face with reference to privacy and payment systems in the digital era, the global tourism trends (regulation of adventure, rural, sports and wellness tourism), the so called “sharing economy” and sustainable tourism according to the principles of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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- Applications open: Anytime
- Priority deadline: Anytime
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What you'll learn
- ✔ Discover China's rich culture and iconic landmarks.
- ✔ Explore breathtaking natural wonders and historical treasures.
- ✔ Understand the social and economic effects of tourism in China.
- ✔ Learn about sustainable tourism practices and conservation efforts.
- ✔ Stay updated on the latest trends and opportunities in Chinese tourism.
- ✔ Stay updated on the latest trends and opportunities in Chinese tourism.
- ✔ Stay updated on the latest trends and opportunities in Chinese tourism.
Course content
- UNWTO – Introduction to UNWTO
- Structure of UNWTO – Policy making
- UNWTO – Legal instruments
- Other institutions and an overview of international tourism law
- The Framework convention on Tourism Ethics
- COVID-19 and tourism consumer protection
- The development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists- Main aspects and legal issues for the development of international standards on tourism protection
- Takeaways
- Access to the Markets
- Competition
- Infrastructure Management Challenges
- International Carriage of Passengers by Sea
- International Carriage of Passengers by Air
- International Carriage of Passengers by Railway
- International Carriage of Passengers by Road
- Introduction to Travel Contracts
- Accommodation Contract and Short-Term Rentals
- Package Travel Contract
- Introduction to Tourist Rights and Consumer Protection
- Takeaways and Conclusion of the Module
- Introduction to Sustainable Tourism Law (Focused on Nature, Ecotourism and Adventure)
- Nature-based Tourism Rules
- Soft and Hard Adventure Tourism Activities
- Risk Management
- Information, Warnings, and Care
- An Accident? Safety and Insurance
- Liability of Tourism Service Providers
- International Standards and Experiences
- Takeaways
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Course overview
This program is suitable for professionals and individuals seeking to learn introductory concepts and expand their knowledge on tourism international travel and tourism law.
Whether you are a public administrator or a member of a government organization, or if you are growing in a company or starting as an entrepreneur in the travel or tourism sector, you must have a legal knowledge base to add value to your position, improve your institution or drive your business.
This is achieved through a 100% online training course with short videos with professors, readings, exercises and assignments in each module.
Meet our instructors
Alvaro Carrillo de Albornoz
Professor of Strategy
He is an executive with a broad experience related with innovation management, and projects in energy and tourist sectors. Besides, wide experience in organizational and strategy matters. Nowadays he is a Managing Director at Instituto Tecnológico Hotelero - ITH.
Andrés Ried Luci
Profesor asociado de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Dr. en Ocio y Potencial Humano por la Universidad de Deusto, es profesor asociado de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, en su Campus Villarrica. Investigador del Centro de Estudios para el Desarrollo Local CEDEL-UC. Sus intereses de investigación se han focalizado en; la experiencia de ocio al aire libre, sus beneficios, las barreras percibidas para su práctica, los sentidos del lugar que a partir de ella se construyen en áreas silvestres protegidas y en entornos urbanos híbridos, y en el último tiempo en las mutaciones a las prácticas de ocio en escenarios de confinamiento.
Alicia Gomez
Legal Counsel, UNWTO
Alicia Gomez has 16 years of experience in the UN, 11 years at UNWTO and is UNWTO´s Legal Counsel since 2017. In this capacity, she supported the process for the development and adoption of UNWTO´s Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. Among many other projects, she is currently leading the process for the development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT).