Students will discover which niche travel products, services, or experiences are evolving into mainstream travel trends. They will analyze market research and identify emerging niche tourism products, services, and experiences in an international context. The areas examined will represent both current, as well as emerging niche markets throughout the world. Students will research and discuss tourism development ranging from Eco/Green Tourism to Sport and Outdoor Tourism, Visual and Performing Arts and outdoor pursuits, nature-based tourism, cultural tours, screen tourism, and many other travel experiences. They will be provided with an opportunity to personalize the learning experience by specializing in the Tourism Niche of their choosing. Students will illustrate which travel products, services experiences have evolved into tourism niches.