MAJOR COURSE OUTPUT 1

IN THC 6

TOPIC:

Essay on the importance of studying the legal

aspect in tourism and hospitality industry and how
it can help in your future career.

ANCHETA, ANGEL MAE E.

BSTM -2A

Atty. Regienald Molintas Clemens

Instructor

College of Management
Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management
 2023

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 Studying legal aspects is relevant in the tourism and hospitality
industry to be aware of those different laws related to tourism such as Constitutional
Law, Transportation Laws, Laws regulating travel and tours, restaurants and even
Labor Laws. Those different laws are always applied and followed in different forms
of tourism like Agritourism, Mountaineering, Adventure tourism and many more. It
helps to protect the reputation of every business . It is also important for employees,
managers and staff members to learn enough about those various hospitality laws or
innkeepers law that sometimes may be referred to in state law, to avoid breaking
them. Having knowledge about legal aspects in hospitality and tourism is essential
for any business to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and
industry standards.

Studying legal aspects can help in my future career. I have prior

knowledge that It is important to know, in order to protect myself and my employer
from mistakes that could cost time and money in litigation, understanding of the legal
framework can help businesses identify opportunities to maximize profits while
minimizing risk.
For example, knowing the relevant labor laws can help me create fair working
conditions for employees while also ensuring they are not exposed to unnecessary
liability risks. Understanding of the various consumer protection laws can help
tourism and hospitality industry or business provide better services that meet
customer expectations and satisfaction without running afoul of regulatory
requirements or creating potential liabilities down the line. This knowledge helps
businesses protect their interests by avoiding potential liabilities that could arise from
non-compliance.

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