The student should be able to critically discuss the evolution of international tourism since 1950
until 2030; identify the main figures, main regions, and main trends in an international level, discuss Portugal as a tourism
destination in a competitive market; explain the role and importance of Tourism Satellite Account; discuss future trends in
tourism. Fundamental skills: Understand the principles of tourism: spatial, social, cultural, political, labor, economic dimension;
analysis of the economic importance of tourism; understand the dynamic character of tourism and the new society; autonomous
learning.