WORLD TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

Course Description

Geography is a vital discipline that significantly contributes to tourism studies. The geographical attributes of a destination play a crucial role in shaping its tourism appeal. Geography and tourism are inherently interconnected, and this course aims to explore that relationship. It begins with a brief overview of human history, highlighting the development of world civilizations and their unique characteristics. Following this introduction, the course will define key concepts related to geography and tourism, as well as the various factors that influence tourism. Designed to equip students with specific geographic knowledge, the course fosters a deeper understanding of the interplay between tourism and geography through a combination of written and visual materials. Students will be encouraged to gain insights into the geographical features of different regions and assess their impact on the tourism potential of global travel destinations.

WORLD TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Describe important tourism destinations in the world
2. 02 Examine the development of tourist areas of major travel destinations and attractions.
3. 03 Analyzing different cultures and their contribution to specific destinations.
4. 04 Evaluate and determine the needs, interest and expectations of tourists visiting major travel destinations.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Boniface, B. and Cooper, C., 2009. Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism. 5th ed. UK, Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
2. 02 Lew, A. A., Hall, C. M., & Timothy, D. J. (2011). World regional geography: Human mobilities, tourism destinations, sustainable environments. Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.
3. 03 Nelson, V. (2017). An introduction to the geography of tourism. Rowman & Littlefield.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Students will be able to characterize important tourism destinations in the world. SOLO 4
2. L02 Tudents will be able to examine the development of major travel destinations and attractions. SOLO 3
3. L03 Students will be able to analyze different types of tourism and their contributions to specific destinations. SOLO 4
4. L04 Students will be able to evaluate the needs, interests and expectations of tourists visiting major travel destinations. SOLO 5
5. L05 Students will be able to argue geography science and its main themes such as climate, land forms, water resources, natural diversity and resource. SOLO 4
6. L06 Students will be able to evaluate the relation between geography and tourism and the impact of geography on tourism. SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Students will be able to adopt theoretical and practical knowledge in a challenging work environment.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to guide teamwork in intercultural and various international working environments.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to obtain the communicative, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for conflict environments.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to recognize the importance of basic competence to create a competitive advantage and achieve a success on a global scale.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to integrate ethical and social responsible practices that are environmentally friendly and applicable both in business and personal life.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to raise awareness about continuous improvement to increase business performance in professional life.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to adopt and apply critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for organizational decisions.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to use and manage the information technologies required for the contemporary business world.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to have a knowledge of, at least, one foreign language at basic level in addition to English.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to acquire effective teamwork skills.

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