DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM POLICIES AND PLANNING

Course Description

This course informs students about the basic concepts and practices related to sustainable tourism policies and planning. Tourism requires effective planning for the development of sustainable and non-harmful, beneficial to the environment and economic development. This course will address the issues related to tourism planning today, process and future tourism planning. The course also aims to highlight the importance of local governments' decisions and practices in ensuring the sustainable development of tourism, and to develop new recommendations for decision makers in this regard. The aim of this lesson is to learn about planning studies in tourism and what needs to be done for the development of tourism during the adaptation of tourism concept of sustainability aiming to provide resources for future generations by protecting resources.

DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM POLICIES AND PLANNING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Ability to acquire an in depth understanding of tourism planning and development policies approaches appropriate in a destination
2. 02 Ability to attain expertise knowledge associated with importance of sustainable tourism management, its principles and dimensions.
3. 03 Skills of critically evaluate the roles and functions of various stakeholders in planning and implementing sustainable tourism practices
4. 04 Capability of comprehending the possible effects of tourism sector on natural environmental, socio-cultural and economic resources at a destination.
5. 05 Ability to gain comprehensive knowledge related with tourism policy and planning by studying on cases from various destinations.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Harrison C. L., and Husbands W., (Eds). 1996. Practicing Responsible Tourism: International Case Studies in Tourism Planning, Policy, and Development. USA: Wiley.
2. 02 Harris, R., Griffin T. and Williams P., 2002. Sustainable Tourism A Global Perspective. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
3. 03 Edgell L. D., et. al. 2008. Tourism Policy and Planning Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann.
4. 04 Academic Articles and Case Studies

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to interpret the concepts, theories, philosophies, principles, strategies and approaches of tourism policy, planning and development. SOLO 3
2. L02 Students will be able to compare tourism development policies and practices in both developed and developing countries. SOLO 4
3. L03 Students will be able to recognize principles, processes, and techniques used in the preparation of different levels of tourism plans. SOLO 2
4. L04 Students will be able to recognize and evaluate the critical social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic impacts of tourism policy, planning, and development. SOLO 2
5. L05 Students will be able to explain the importance of community participation in tourism planning. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: Acknowledged that acquired knowledge and continuous learning will be their competitive advantage by learning new methods and skills which they can use both in their lives and workplace, especially in the field of marketing.
2. P02 PO2: Acquired the necessary skills and knowledge which enforced the students to keep developing themselves by working independently.
3. P03 PO3: Applied the marketing research process by using different techniques from different scientific points of view, and interpreted the findings by combining them with advanced theoretical knowledge in marketing field and develop creative strategies.
4. P04 PO4: Applied critical thinking and evaluate and resolve issues and situations from the perspective of ethical behaviour, responsible management and sustainability.
5. P05 PO5: Been able to use technological tools and share the information obtained during the program in a safe and secure way in their professional and private lives.
6. P06 PO6: Gained the ability to study and work collaboratively with colleagues/co-workers in multicultural environments.
7. P07 PO7: Been able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people from different cultures inside and outside the company.
8. P08 PO8: Practiced scenarios and case studies in order to apply various marketing theories knowledge and research with the aim to solve real-life problems faced by organizations.
9. P09 PO9: Comprehended ,analyzed the environmental factors affecting organizations and been able to formulate a marketing plan that will meet the organization's objectives based on the theories and knowledge acquired.
10. P10 PO10: Developed awareness about the environment by associating marketing theories with environmental approaches.
11. P11 PO11: Gained social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation, dissemination and application in the field of marketing.

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