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; 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.