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The Foundation Certificate in Tourism Economy and Organization provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the economic principles and organisational structures that underpin the tourism industry. The program explores tourism as a major economic activity, examining how tourist spending generates direct, indirect, and induced impacts on local, national, and global economies. Participants develop an understanding of key economic concepts such as tourism demand and supply, market structures, and the tourism multiplier effect, as well as analytical tools including tourism satellite accounts used to measure the sector’s contribution to GDP, employment, and foreign exchange earnings. The course also examines the organisation of tourism systems, including the roles of public institutions, private enterprises, and international organisations in planning, managing, and promoting tourism. In addition, participants explore important topics such as tourism policy, sustainability, globalization, and emerging trends shaping the future of the industry. Overall, the certificate equips learners with foundational knowledge of how tourism economies function and how tourism activities are structured and managed within a global context. Duration: 12 hours Maximum Completion Time: 7 days Delivery Mode: Online self-study Program Offered By: Member institutions of the VBNN Smart Education Group Certificate Title: Foundation Training Certificate in Tourism Economy and Organization Certificate Type: Certificate of Completion