Master's Degree in Sustainable Tourism Program By Universidad del Valle de Guatemala (UVG) |Top Universities
Program Duration

20 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Hospitality and Leisure ManagementMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Tourism is one of the economic activities that generates the most foreign currency in several countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in addition to being a profitable activity that contributes strongly to the GDP of many countries, tourism can be a development tool, if it works with the comprehensive sustainability approach, that is, it contributes to development. socioeconomic of the communities and to the conservation of the natural and cultural patrimony. It favors the generation of jobs and the reduction of poverty in countries with emerging economies.  Undoubtedly the Pandemic affected tourism worldwide like no other event in history.
However, the recovery of tourism activity is on the way, and the key lies in sustainability to achieve greater resilience in the sector.
The Master's Degree in Sustainable Tourism meets the need for training professionals in the tourism sector, who can plan and manage tourism activities within the framework of sustainable tourism development. It is taught completely ONLINE and is designed for the tourism sector in the region of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Program overview

Main Subject

Hospitality and Leisure Management

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Tourism is one of the economic activities that generates the most foreign currency in several countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in addition to being a profitable activity that contributes strongly to the GDP of many countries, tourism can be a development tool, if it works with the comprehensive sustainability approach, that is, it contributes to development. socioeconomic of the communities and to the conservation of the natural and cultural patrimony. It favors the generation of jobs and the reduction of poverty in countries with emerging economies.  Undoubtedly the Pandemic affected tourism worldwide like no other event in history.
However, the recovery of tourism activity is on the way, and the key lies in sustainability to achieve greater resilience in the sector.
The Master's Degree in Sustainable Tourism meets the need for training professionals in the tourism sector, who can plan and manage tourism activities within the framework of sustainable tourism development. It is taught completely ONLINE and is designed for the tourism sector in the region of Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Admission requirements

20 Months
Jan
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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