REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

BANTAYAN EXTENSION CAMPUS
(SUC Level IV, AACCUP Accredited and ISO 9001 Certified)
Manan-ao, Bantigue, Bantayan, Cebu

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

COURSE SYLLABUS

THC 111
LEGAL ASPECTS IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
1st Semester, A.Y. 2018-2019

Department /Area : HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Curriculum : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Curriculum Year : 2018-2019
No. of Hours/Sem : 54 HOURS
Credit Unit(s) : 3 units
Prerequisite(s) : None

Vision of the University : A premier multidisciplinary—technological university.

Mission of the University : The University shall primarily provide advanced professional and technical instruction for special purposes,
advanced studies industrial trade agriculture, fishery, forestry, aeronautics, and land based programs,
arts and sciences, health science, information technology and other relevant fields of study. It shall also
undertake research and extension and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization (Sec.2 of RA
9744).

Goal of the College : 1. Outcomes-based and quality oriented technological instructions delivered to student-customers.
2. Technology market kept more satisfied;
 3. Holistic development of faculty members and students enhanced and fulfilled.

Program Outcomes : 1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice;
2. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using English, Filipino, mother tongue language, and an appropriate
Foreign Language required by the industry;
3. Work effectively and independently in the multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
4. Act in recognition of professionals, social and ethical responsibility;
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino Historical and Cultural Heritage” (based on R. A. No. 7722);
6. Perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling;
7. Apply the basic concepts that underline each of the functional areas of business (marketing, finance, human
resources management, production and operations management, information technology, and strategic management
and employ these concepts in various business situations;
8. Select proper decision making tools to critically, analytically and creatively solve problems and drive results;
9. Apply information and communication technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment;
10. Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace;
11. Plan and implement business-related activities;
12. Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility;
13. Exercise high personal moral and ethical standard;
14. Demonstrate knowledge of tourism industry, local tourism products and services;
15. Interpret and apply relevant laws related to tourism industry;
16. Demonstrate knowledge on the tourism industry, local tourism products and services;
17. Interpret and apply relevant laws related to tourism industry;
18. Observe and perform risk mitigation activities;
19. Utilize information technology applications for tourism and hospitality;
20. Manage and market service oriented business organization;
21. Demonstrate administrative and managerial skills in a service oriented business organization;
22. Prepare and monitor industry capital development function of a tourism oriented organization;
23. Perform human capital development function of a tourist oriented organization;
24. Utilize various communication channels proficiently in dealing with guest and colleagues;
25. Produce food products and services complying with enterprise standards;
26. Apply management skills in F&B service and operations;
27. Perform and provide full guest cycle service for front office;
28. Perform and maintain various housekeeping services for guest and facility operations;
29. Plan and implement a risk management program to provide a safe and secure workplace; and
30. Provide food & beverage service and manage the operation seamlessly based on industry standards;
Course Description : The students will focus on the development of students understanding and comprehension about the legal aspects of tourism
and hospitality. This course will examine the framework and covers key principles of law applicable to hospitality, tourism and
related industries.
Course Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students can:
1. Explain the Tourism Industry including an overview of its history.
2. Explain the meaning and importance of tourism.
3. Explain the Psychology of Travel including Maslow’s hierarchy of need and the classification of travel based on
personality.
4. Elaborate the different ravel constraints.
5. Explain the various legislation on business organization and several international law issues such as consumer
protection, product and service liability, employment and law access to the natural government will be covered.
6. It will also include the criminal and civil liability of people working in the travel and tourism industry.

Course Content:
DESIRED COURSE TEXTBOOK AND TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT RESOURCE TIME REMARKS/
LEARNING CONTENTS/ REFERENCE LEARNING OF TASK(S) MATERIAL TABLE EVALUATION
OUTCOMES SUBJECT MATTER ACTIVITIES (Hrs.)
(DLOs)
Introduce the The meaning and Principles of Discussion Oral Questioning Books 1 hour
tourism importance of tourism by Grade recitation Pencil-Paper test
industry to the tourism Zenaida L. Cruz Reporting
students. Definition of Ph. D.
Explain the tourism
meaning and Meaning of tourist The Hospitality
importance of Elements of travel Industry an
the tourism Characteristics of Introduction by
industry tourism Celia E. Carino
Determine the Importance of and Ma. Pamela
characteristics tourism N. Beltran
of tourism
Discuss the The history of Principles of Discussion Group Activity Books 3 hours
History of tourism tourism by Grade recitation Oral Questioning Visual Aid
tourism and Early tourism Zenaida L. Cruz Reporting Pencil-Paper test
how did Tourism in Ph. D.
tourism begin medieval period
in the Tourism during the The Hospitality
 Philippines. renaissance Industry an
Discuss the period Introduction by
international Tourism during the Celia E. Carino
travel patterns industrial and Ma. Pamela
Identify the revolution N. Beltran
factors that Tourism in the
favors the 19th and 20th
growth of century
tourism Modern tourism
Origin of tourism
in the Philippines
Factors that favors
the growth of
tourism
PRE-LIM EXAMINATION
Introduce the The Psychology of Discussion Group Activity Books 3 hours
Psychology of travel Grade recitation Oral Questioning Visual Aid
travel and Maslow’s Reporting Fruit Carving Projector
discuss the Hierarchy of Demonstration Laptop
Maslow’s needs and Plate
Hierarchy of Theories of Chopping Board
needs Motivation and Carving Knife
Explain the travel motivations Apple
effects of Tourist motivations Cucumber
consistency The learning Onion
and complexity process of tourist
on leisure Effect of
travel consistency and
Identify the complexity on
different leisure travel
classification of
travelers based
on the purpose
of travel
including the
travel
 constraints.
Discuss the Website Discussion Group Activity Books 3hours
roles and Grade recitation Cooking Kitchen
responsibilities Demonstration demonstration equipments and
of travel agents using the different utensils
and tour meat cuts in
operators different dishes
Explain the
rights of the
hotel guest
MID TERM EXAMINATION
Discuss the Website Discussion Oral Questioning Books 3 hours
national and Grade recitation Pencil-Paper test Visual Aid
international Reporting Reporting Projector
regulations of Laptop
travel and
hospitality
industry
Explain the
tourism
legislation and
regulations
Discuss the Website Discussion Group Activity Books 3 hours
different laws in Grade recitation Oral Questioning Visual Aid
the tourism and Reporting Pencil-Paper test Projector
hospitality Demonstration Laptop
industry
Let the students
be acquainted
with the
different laws
present in the
industry
Let them identify
laws in the
industry that
 they are
familiar with
SEMI FINAL EXAMINATION
Explain the Website Discussion Group Activity Books 3 hours
consumers Grade recitation Oral Questioning Visual Aid
rights and Reporting Pencil-Paper test Projector
complaints Demonstration Laptop
Discuss the law
in regulating
payments
Discuss the
finance of
carriers and
inns including
criminal and
civil liability of
people working
in the travel
and tourism
industry

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION

TOTAL HOURS 54 hours

Course Requirement : 1. Attendance

2. Active Participation
3. Formative Assessment
4. Research work, Assignments, Oral Presentation, Recitation
5. Summative Assessment
6. Portfolio
7. Educational Kitchen Tour/ Seminars/ Symposia
Evaluation Procedures: (Approved Grading System Applicable to the Course/Program)

1. Comprehensive (Formative Assignments) 25%

2. Performance 60%
3. Major Examinations (Pre-lim, Mid-term, Semi-Final, Final Exams) 15%
100%
References:
Books:
Carino, Celia A. and Beltran, Ma. Pamela N., The Hospitality Industry: An Introduction ,61 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, Mindshapers Co.,
Inc.
Zenaida L. Cruz Ph. D., Principles of Tourism Part 1, Rex Bookstore, 856 Nicanor Reyes, Sr. St. 1977 C.M. Recto Avenue, Manila, Philippines

Websites:
https://www.lawteacher.net/free-law-essays/travell-law/law-for-travel-and-tourism-industry.php
https://www.wto.org>acc_e>vnme_e
https://hotelmanagement.net>legal
www.tourism.gov.ph/Downloadable%2520Files/RA%25209593.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjJjc3tkPndAhUiSI8KHa4lA14QFjAMegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw0Q
vUEXsUrkJ2xNgQjQD
https://www.businesscompanion.info/en/quick-guides/consumer-contracts
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/archive/sarc/Carriers_Innkeepers_Act/Report/Carriers%20-%20Chapter%206.html
https://www.truity.com/career-profile/travel-agent
https://definitions.uslegal.com/c/catering-contract/
https://definitions.uslegal.com/m/marketing/
https://www.rezdy.com/blog/how-to-manage-customer-complaints-a-guide-for-tour-operators/
https://sc.judiciary.gov.ph>liquorban
https://hirealawyer.findlaw.com>gamingl>law
https://legalonlinecasinos.ph/laws/
https://nolisoli.ph>philippine-consumer-rights
https://www.nbs.rs>english>laws>regulating-payment
https://nscpolteksby.ac.id>hospitality>legal-responsibilities-in-trave-trourism
Prepared by:

MA. XELA V. LAURON

Subject Teacher

Date Submitted: ________________________________________

Reviewed by:

ANTHONY S. TUNACAO, MSBA TRACY L. MANTOS, Ph. D., D. M. RUBEN M. UNGUI

Chairman BSHM Dean, College of Technology and Engineering Dean of Instruction

Approved:

RUBEN M. UNGUI
Extension Campus Director