Contractual arrangements in the management of tourist products

CHARACTERISTICS

Year/semester: 2/3
ECTS: 3

TEACHING STAFF

Lecturers:
Dr. Miquel Marti
Dr. Josep Maria Bech

AIMS OF THE SUBJECT

The aim of this subject is to present to the students the main legal aspects most used in hotel, restaurant, transport and travel services as well as the available regulating instruments that support an effective management of tourism activities.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Hospitality Law
   • Hotel and Guest
   • Group Bookings: Contract between Hotel and Tour Operator
2. Transport and Package Holidays Contracts

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Stephen BARTH (2001). Hospitality Law (Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry). New York (et altri): John Wiley and Sons.
• Norman G. COURNOYER/Anthony G. MARSHALL/Karen L.MORRIS (1999). Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law (A preventive Approach) (5th.ed.). Albany (et altri): Delma Publishers.
• David GRANT/Stephen MASON (2003). Holiday Law (3rd.ed.). London: Sweet and Maxwell.

COURSE COMPETENCES

Students will be able to understand the regulative framework of tourism business agreements and contracts.

Students will be able to critically evaluate available contractual arrangements and to assess their implications both for customers and suppliers.