EAUR E-Learning

Hospitality and Tourism Law 

refers to the legal regulations and principles that govern businesses in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries. It ensures compliance with safety, consumer rights, contracts, employment laws, and liability issues.

Key Areas of Hospitality and Tourism Law:

1. Contract Law – Governs agreements between hotels, travel agencies, airlines, and customers, ensuring fair business practices.
2. Liability & Negligence – Establishes responsibility for guest safety, accidents, and property damage within hospitality businesses.
3. Consumer Protection – Ensures fair treatment of tourists, including refunds, cancellations, and misleading advertisements.
4. Employment Law – Regulates workplace rights, wages, discrimination, and working conditions in the hospitality sector.
5. Health & Safety Regulations – Covers hygiene standards, fire safety, and emergency procedures in hotels, restaurants, and travel services.
6. Licensing & Permits – Ensures legal operation through permits for alcohol sales, food handling, and business registration.
7. International Travel & Tourism Laws – Includes visa policies, airline regulations, and international agreements affecting global tourism. 

Syllabus Structure

1. Topic 1: Basic notions of law and Sources of Hospitality and Tourism Law
2. Topic 2: Obligations of Hospitality and Tourism service providers
3. Topic 3: Law and Tourists, Tourists Attractions (+nature conservation) and neighboring Communities 
4. Topic 4: International aspects of Hospitality and Tourism law
5. Topic 5: Hospitality and Tourism Contracts
6. Topic 6: Hospitality and Tourism Torts
7. Topic 7: Hospitality and Tourism Offences/Crimes
8. Topic 8: Hospitality and Tourism Disputes Resolutions

Academic year 2024-2025

Lecturer: MUDAHERANWA Jackson

Research Methodology

Research methodology refers to the systematic approach used in conducting research, encompassing the techniques, strategies, and tools employed to collect, analyze, and interpret data. It ensures the reliability and validity of research findings by following structured procedures. Research methodology includes qualitative and quantitative methods, experimental design, data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and statistical analysis.

Objectives:

1. To understand the fundamental principles of research methodology.
2. To identify various research designs and approaches.
3. To develop skills in data collection and analysis.
4. To apply ethical considerations in research.
5. To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in research.
6. To formulate and structure research questions, hypotheses, and objectives effectively.
7. To utilize appropriate statistical and analytical tools for data interpretation. 

By the end of the course/module, learners will be able to:

1. Differentiate between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
2. Design and implement a structured research study.
3. Develop research proposals with clear objectives and methodology.
4. Apply appropriate data collection and analysis techniques.
5. Evaluate research findings critically and draw valid conclusions.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues in research.
7. Communicate research findings effectively through reports and presentations.

Academic year 2024-2025

Lecturer: Dr. MBONIMANA Gamariel

This course provides an in-depth understanding of tourism planning, policy formulation, and development within the East African Community (EAC). It explores the principles and frameworks that guide sustainable tourism development, emphasizing regional cooperation, policy harmonization, and economic integration.

Course credit: 10

Pre-requisites : None

Academic year 2024-2025

Lecturer: Dr. Denys Uwimpuhwe

Course content

UNIT I: INTRODUCTION

UNIT II: Market failure and the reason for public/Government intervention 

Unity III: Theories in the field of “Public Policy”

UNITY IV: TYPES OF PUBLIC POLICIES

UNIT V: POLICY MAKING PROCESS (Policy cycle)

UNIT VI: ACTORS IN THE TOURISM POLICY PROCESS

VII: Tourism Planning

VIII: Tourism Development in East African Community