Pros and Cons of Adopting Utilitarianism Theory in Adventure Tourism

•  This assessment investigates a current, hotel and/or tourism practice upon which students areto examine and analyse from a moral perspective

• The assessment requires students to demonstrate discreet academic research skills as applied to the topic of ‘adventure-tourism’ and associated ethical and moral dilemmas

• Recent stressful incidents in hotels have placed hoteliers and tourism operators under increasing pressure to provide the difficult combination of personal safety coupled with unique and exhilarating tourist experiences

• The assessment, allows students to apply ethical theories, concepts and thinking to a current,“real-world” tourism or hotel practice and identify possible future moral or ethical dilemmas facing the industry

Research and examine current hotel practices throughout the world in order to inform and assist the writing and the submission of this essay Ensure that:

.The introduction or background provides a clear definition of adventure-tourism

.A clear definition of utilitarianism is provided

.A detailed analysis of the pros and cons of adopting utilitarianism theory AS APPLIED to the nominated hotel and adventure-tourism, needs to be clearly presented

.8 CREDIBLE academic SOURCES are cited in this assessment