This course provides a critical overview of the relevant international laws applicable to the tourism and hospitality industry. The general goal is to familiarize hospitality students with the essential principles of the various areas of law that affect the hospitality industry. The course focuses on the action hospitality managers should take to prevent or reduce the chances of litigation. With this course, learners study the legal principles governing hospitality operations including common law; contracts; laws of tort and negligence; hotel-guest relationship; laws regarding food, food service, and alcoholic beverages; and employment laws. This course also covers legal issues in travel and tourism, including those associated with transportation, travel agents, tour operators, and gaming.