RationaleAnalyzing your company's external environment is a critical step in preparing a strategic plan. This is a complex task because it involves collecting a variety of data to get an accurate picture of the situation. Based on this analysis, the company can then make sound decisions to further its growth. Purpose of the Course This course will cover the following issue: HOW well do your compete ? WHAT is your competitive environment and advantage? (External analysis). This course will examine the impacts that tourism has on local communities and the influence of visitors’ expectations on local public management and policies. The students will also proceed to a competitive environment analysis or external analysis, which is key to identifying your competitors, understanding their strategies, and in due course overtaking them. The premise for this course is that if you know your weaknesses versus the competition, you can make adjustments accordingly. When you know your strengths, you can build on them, emphasize them, and make your offer unique