Tourism is increasingly important for New Zealand and internationally, and has major implications both for natural environments and for the communities in which tourist activities are based. There is a steadily increasing demand for people skilled in the social, environmental and economic analyses necessary for tourism planning. Tourism Studies draws on a wide range of disciplines: it focuses closely on understanding tourism as a social practice and on the demands of tourism planning for sustainable outcomes. Tourism Studies is a programme within the School of Social Sciences. It provides skills in social and environmental analysis leading to an understanding of the broad range of impacts of tourism on natural environments and host communities. It also offers solutions and a way to plan for sustainability.

Career Opportunities Environmental Planner Government Policy Advisor/Maker Hotel and Resort Manager Outdoor Leisure Manager Regional or National Tourism Planner Tourism Operations Manager