This course is a pathway program developed in conjunction with TAFE NSW. It explores the collaborative linkages and networks that are an integral part of the tourism industry and which need to be managed so that a hospitality organisation achieves its stated objectives. Strategies to ensure the sustainability of a destination's tourism product and marketing/management effort are highlighted. The course broadens students' understanding of the hospitality sector's role in tourism. It highlights tourism-related environmental factors that influence and are affected by hospitality operations. The course develops ethical, professional values and skills for working in tourism and hospitality.

Career options include hotel and resort management, research and policy development for government tourism authorities, destination management and marketing, wholesaling and tour operations.