CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

Course Description

This course aims to investigate the complex and dynamic issues faced by tourism and hospitality industry. It is intended to provide students with a base knowledge of a wide range of contemporary topics via a widespread reading of peer-reviewed research in tourism and hospitality research. Topics may emerge from destination management and marketing, policy planning, competitiveness, services management and marketing, financial analyses and forecasting, human resource management, organizational behavior, and strategic management. Current research designs and methodologies related to hospitality and tourism will be examined and proposal development upon examining the methodologies is required. By the end of the course students will be able to express qualified opinions on many contemporary issues and consider future implications for the sector.

CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Debasish Batabyal & Dillip Kumar Das (2019). Global Trends, Practices, and Challenges in Contemporary Tourism and Hospitality Management. IGI Global; 1st Edition (April 5, 2019). ISBN-10 : 1522584943
2. 02 İrfan YAZICIOĞLU, Özgür YAYLA & Ali SOLUNOĞLU (2019). Current Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Strategic Researches Academy (SRA). ISBN: 978-605-69709-1-7
3. 03 Roy A. Cook, Cathy H. C. Hsu, and Lorraine L. Taylor (2025). Tourism: The Business of Hospitality and Travel. Pearson: 7th edition (April 16, 2025). ISBN-13: 9780135439463 (Print) / 9780135319444 (Digital)
4. 04 Additional Reading: A variety of Management Textbooks, e-books, and the peer-reviewed academic journals (listed below) related to the special topic selected: International Journal of Hospitality Management, International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Tourism Management Journal, International Journal Leisure & Tourism Management, Journal of Organizational Behavior, International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Journal of Tourism Research, Journal of Business Research, Human Resource Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, Business Week, Fortune, People Management.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 To classify concepts with meaningful contemporary research issues and trends in tourism and hospitality industry SOLO 3
2. L02 To develop students’ ability to assess and critically evaluate research papers SOLO 5
3. L03 To develop students’ understanding of how to evaluate research in terms of its contribution to knowledge SOLO 5
4. L04 To apply and to integrate their knowledge of different research issues, and identify potential areas for future research activity SOLO 4
5. L05 To exemplify graduate students into the process of developing research ideas and developing researchable topics SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field based on the qualifications of the master's degree at the level of research and expertise and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to the field.
2. P02 To have the most advanced knowledge to contribute to the field of Tourism Management
3. P03 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Tourism Management; draws original conclusions by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
4. P04 Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify problems and propose solutions by using the knowledge acquired in the field in decisions, practices and behaviors.
5. P05 Has the ability to transfer information about Tourism Management to peers.
6. P06 Performs a study independently on subjects requiring expertise in the field of Tourism Management.
7. P07 Takes responsibility in accordance with the objectives of the project as the project director or participant.
8. P08 Determines vision, aim and target for organization / institution.
9. P09 Evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills critically.
10. P10 To be able to lead by considering cultural sensitivities.
11. P11 Develops new ideas and procedures, including research in the field of profession and learning.
12. P12 Willingness to seek innovation
13. P13 Transfers his / her thoughts and suggestions in writing and orally at the level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Tourism Management
14. P14 Communicates with those who work in the field of Tourism Management.
15. P15 Has enough awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
16. P16 Communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level approved by YÖDAK.
17. P17 Uses computer software, information and communication technologies at the level of data entry and analysis related to Tourism Management.
18. P18 Provides originality and contribution to the studies to be conducted in the field of Tourism Management.
19. P19 Make strategic plan and develop strategy for organization / institution.
20. P20 92/5000 Acts and internalizes business and social ethical values in the Academy and the Professional work
21. P21 Publishes at least one scientific article related to the field of Tourism Management in national / international refereed journals (SSCI indexed).
22. P22 Able to perform an original work that brings innovation to the field of Tourism Management independently.
23. P23 Able to systematically transfer and disseminate his / her original studies related to tourism management in written / oral / visual form by supporting with quantitative / qualitative data.

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