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HCM340Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Hospitality Laws & Travels

This course on Hospitality Laws and Travels provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and regulatory landscape governing the hospitality and tourism industries. It explores key concepts, definitions, and the structure of hospitality laws, including occupational health and safety regulations. Students will learn about international hospitality laws, regulatory bodies, and the importance of implementing safety policies. The course also covers legal obligations, duties of care, and strategies for managing risks and ensuring a safe and sustainable environment in the hospitality workplace.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Hospitality LawTravel RegulationsOccupational SafetyTourism IndustryLegal Obligations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Hospitality Law

2

Travel Regulations

3

Occupational Health and Safety

4

International Hospitality Laws

5

Discrimination Laws

6

Ergonomics

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Hotel Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Director

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Hospitality Attorney

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Policy Maker

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Travel Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HotelsRestaurantsTravel AgenciesTourism BoardsRegulatory Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

3h

Unit 1: Scope, Concept and Definitions of Hospitality Law

3 study hours
  • •Define hospitality and the hospitality industry.
  • •Explain the importance of rights and duties of employees.
  • •Describe your understanding of travel regulation.
Week
2

Module 1:

3h

Unit 2: Travel, Purpose & Motivation for Leisure & Hospitality

3 study hours
  • •Define travel, purpose of travel, and motivation for travel.
  • •Explain travel safety and tourism.
  • •Identify and explain tourism with examples.
Week
3

Module 1:

3h

Unit 3: Front Office Booking Contract for Guests Registration & Accommodation

3 study hours
  • •Define contract between guest and hotelier.
  • •Explain contract basics, offer, acceptance, and consideration in a contractual agreement.
Week
4

Module 1:

3h

Unit 4: Travel & Hospitality Basic Laws & B Regulations

3 study hours
  • •Identify and explain anti-trust laws.
  • •Define and explain hospitality industry.
  • •Explain what a contract is and stands for in hotel business.
  • •Discuss tort laws in hospitality industry.
Week
5

Module 1:

3h

Unit 5: Occupational Health & Safety Laws in Hospitality Industry

3 study hours
  • •Describe how safety laws protect workers.
  • •Explain the meaning of the Welfare Act of 1986.
  • •Outline duties of an employer and responsibilities of employees regarding health and safety.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: International Hospitality Laws & Regulatory Bodies

3 study hours
  • •Describe the role of IATA in travel and tourism.
  • •Explain how IATA regulates ticket pricing.
  • •Identify the role of the Warsaw Convention to carriers.
  • •Discuss how the Warsaw Convention directs carriers to issue baggage checks.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Hospitality Workplace Health & Safety Laws & Responsibilities

3 study hours
  • •Define workplace injury.
  • •Explain the meaning of health and safety.
  • •Identify responsibilities of an employer in workplace health and safety.
  • •Discuss the danger of secondhand smoke in the workplace.
Week
8

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Law against Violence in Hospitality Workplace

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of workplace violence.
  • •Identify steps and considerations for risk assessment.
  • •Describe being at risk of injury.
  • •Discuss what an employer should do for a worker exposed to risk of violence.
Week
9

Module 2:

3h

Unit 4: Regulatory Guidance for Travel & Hospitality

3 study hours
  • •Define hazardous materials.
  • •Identify materials that are hazardous to workers and guests.
  • •Describe how to eliminate hazardous substances.
  • •Explain steps and procedures to control hazardous substances.
Week
10

Module 2:

3h

Unit 5: Law Prohibiting Discriminatory Actions in Hospitality Industry

3 study hours
  • •Define discriminatory actions.
  • •Identify discriminatory actions.
  • •Explain your understanding of threatening discriminatory action.
  • •Discuss why discriminatory actions were prohibited.
Week
11

Module 3:

3h

Unit 1: Ergonomics Requirements for Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSI)

3 study hours
  • •Define ergonomics and its requirements.
  • •Explain how bodily injuries occur at the workplace and their assessment.
  • •Identify bodily muscular injuries.
  • •Discuss ways of preventing physical injury at the workplace.
Week
12

Module 3:

3h

Unit 2: Development of a Business Strategy in Leisure Travel & Hospitality Industry

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of leisure travel and its importance to hospitality.
  • •Define a business strategy as it relates to hospitality and tourism.
  • •Describe products and services offered to clients in hospitality business.
  • •Discuss corporate objectives pursued by travel and leisure firms.
Week
13

Module 3:

6h

Unit 3: Trespass (Unlawful Entry), Illness and Death in Guestroom & Duties and Rights of the Guests

3 study hours
  • •Define trespass.
  • •Explain rights of a guest in hotel business.
  • •Identify duties of the hotelier to the guest property.
  • •Discuss the duty and role the innkeeper has for the guest property.

Unit 4: Seven Steps to Health & Safety in Hospitality

3 study hours
  • •Define travel and its meaning and how to travel safely.
  • •Explain the meaning of hospitality and steps to control hazards.
  • •Identify purposes of travel and checklist for health and safety.
  • •Discuss the motivation for travel and tourism.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of key legal concepts from each unit.

2

Focus on understanding the duties and responsibilities of hospitality managers.

3

Review case studies related to negligence, liability, and discrimination.

4

Practice applying legal principles to hypothetical scenarios.

5

Memorize key definitions and regulatory requirements.

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