CTS: Tourism Studies
The Tourism Studies strand helps students become aware of the economic, social and environmental impact of tourism in Alberta. Students develop the knowledge and skills required in the
tourism industry, by engaging in tourism-related activities.
Tourism Studies is just one of 22 strands* in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). For more information on the full group of CTS strands, visit the CTS Curriculum Structure.
*Each CTS "strand" is comprised of a group of 1-credit courses designed to support positive career opportunities for students.
Page Contents
Program of Studies
Guide to Standards and Implementation
GSI Sections
Introductory Courses
Intermediate Courses
Advanced Courses
Authorized Resources Database — A searchable database of all authorized resources.
Program of Studies
The Program of Studies identifies the acceptable standards required of junior and senior high school students in this optional program.
Program of Studies [Revised 2005] (194 kb)
Guide to Standards and Implementation (GSI)
The Guide to Standards and Implementation provides the competencies students are expected to demonstrate.
It also outlines suggestions for instruction,approved learning resources and linkages.
Content from the programs of study are shown as shaded text.
Further information also can be found in the CTS Manual for Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers.
Original GSI, 1997 (1.02 mb)
2002 Amendments (35 kb)
Complete GSI (includes original 1997 document and all subsequent amendments) (1 mb)
GSI Sections
Strand Rationale and Philosophy (13 kb)
Scope and Sequence Chart (14 kb)
Module [Course] Descriptions (9 kb)
Planning for Instruction (16 kb)
Assessment Tools
General CTS Tools (55 kb)
General Strand Tools (29 kb)
Introductory Tools (90 kb)
Intermediate Tools (82 kb)
Advanced Tools (133 kb)
Linkages/Transitions (34 kb)
Learning Resource Guide (119 kb)
Sample Student Learning Guides (230 kb)
TOU1010: The Tourism Industry (13.8 kb)
TOU1020: People & Places (13.7 kb)
TOU1030: Quality Guest Service (14.5 kb)
TOU1040: The Food Sector (11.8 kb)
TOU1050: The Accommodation Sector (14.3 kb)
TOU1060: The Travel Sector (11.9 kb)
TOU1070: The Attractions Sector (13.2 kb)
TOU2010: Tourism Events (13.6 kb)
TOU2040: Food Functions (11.4 kb)
TOU2050: Meetings & Conferences (15.1 kb)
TOU2060: Tourism Destinations 1 (13.8 kb) [minor wording revision in 2002]
TOU2070: Tourism Destinations 2 (9.56 kb)
TOU2080: Travel Planning (11.8 kb)
TOU2090: Tourism Interpretation 1 (15.7 kb)
TOU2100: Tourism Interpretation 2 (13.7 kb)
TOU3030: Food Service Operations (13.5 kb)
TOU3040: Hotel/Motel Operations (15.3 kb)
TOU3050: Alternative Accommodations (14.1 kb)
TOU3060: Travel Agency Operations (12 kb)
TOU3070: Reservations & Ticketing (13.9 kb)
TOU3080: Air Transportation (13.8 kb)
TOU3090: Surface Transportation (14.4 kb)
TOU3100: Attractions Operations (13.9 kb)
TOU3110: Adventure & Ecotourism (15.3 kb)
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