- Sponsor
- ACES Study Abroad
- Contact
- ACES Study Abroad
- Aces-studyabroad@illinois.edu
- Views
- 5
- Originating Calendar
- ACES Study Abroad
Learn more about ACE 398/RST 199 - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Economics in Croatia 2027! This program is open to all majors.
Pizza will be provided while supplies last!
Experience first-hand why Croatia is a top tourism destination with beautiful coastlines, storied cities, bucolic mountains, castles, delicious cuisine, forests, and more! Tourism and recreational activities comprise close to 10% of global GDP and can be a development tool for poverty reduction in emerging economies with social and environmental significance.
This experiential learning opportunity will introduce students to the fundamentals of economics in tourism, sport, and recreation through site visits and meetings with government officials, businesses, faculty, and local tourism leaders. Topics include consumer demand, markets, investment, and global interactions related to the recreation, sport, and tourism industry. Additional attention is devoted to issues of environmental impacts and sustainability.