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HCM147Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Tourism Policy And Planning

This course explores tourism policy and planning in Nigeria. It examines the need for tourism policy, planning processes, and sustainable development strategies. The course covers tourism promotion, infrastructure management, and the roles of public and private sectors. It also addresses challenges like economic leakages and environmental impacts, aiming to equip students with the knowledge to formulate effective tourism development programs.

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120h
Study Time
13
Weeks
9h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Tourism PolicyTourism PlanningSustainable DevelopmentNigeria TourismTourism Promotion

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Tourism Policy

2

Tourism Planning

3

Sustainable Tourism Development

4

Tourism Promotion

5

Infrastructure Management

6

Role of Local Bodies in Tourism

7

Economic and Financial Aspects of Tourism Projects

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor Marked Assignment

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Policy Advisor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Development Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Sustainable Tourism Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravel AgenciesGovernment Tourism BoardsConservation Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

UNIT I: Tourism Policy and Planning — I

2h

Unit 1: Introduction

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Introduction to Tourism Policy and Planning.
  • •Understand the need for tourism policy and planning.
  • •Identify the areas for planning, the various stages, and evaluation.
Week
2

UNIT I: Tourism Policy and Planning — I

2h

Unit 1: Introduction

2 study hours
  • •Study Tourism Promotion and Development in Nigeria.
  • •Learn about the Nigerian Tourist Association (NTA) and its activities.
  • •Understand the functions of the Nigeria Tourist Board (NTB).
Week
3

UNIT Tourism Policy and Planning II - Planning for Sustainable Tourism

2h

Unit 2:

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Planning for Sustainable Tourism.
  • •Understand the importance of planning for sustainable tourism.
  • •Learn about the tourism planning process.
Week
4

UNIT Tourism Policy and Planning II - Planning for Sustainable Tourism

2h

Unit 2:

2 study hours
  • •Study the tourism planning process.
  • •Understand background analysis and categorization of tourism resources components.
  • •Learn about detailed research and analysis in tourism planning.
Week
5

Module

2h

Unit 3:

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Infrastructure.
  • •Define infrastructure in the context of tourism.
  • •Understand the importance of infrastructure in quality management.
Week
6

Module

2h

Unit 3:

2 study hours
  • •Study international standards for tourism infrastructure.
  • •Understand the management of infrastructure.
  • •Consider alternative viewpoints on infrastructure development.
Week
7

Module

2h

Unit 4:

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Local Bodies and Tourism.
  • •Understand the role of local bodies in tourism development.
  • •Identify reasons for poor performance of local bodies.
Week
8

Module

2h

Unit 4:

2 study hours
  • •Study measures for improvement in local bodies' performance.
  • •Understand the relationship between sanitation, toilets, and water supply with tourism.
  • •Suggest measures for improvement in local bodies' role in tourism.
Week
9

Module

2h

Units

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Development —Dependency Debate.
  • •Understand the development-dependency debate in tourism.
  • •Examine the essential features of the debate.
Week
10

Module

2h

Units

2 study hours
  • •Study tourism in the Third World.
  • •Understand initial soundings, the Manila Conference, and an ecumenical coalition.
  • •Analyze the critique of the development dependency model.
Week
11

Module

2h

Unit 6:

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 6: Goals of Tourism Development.
  • •Understand the goals of tourism development.
  • •Identify obstacles to the development of supply.
Week
12

Module

2h

Unit 6:

2 study hours
  • •Study government regulation and incentives.
  • •Understand specific incentives to private investment in superstructure.
  • •Learn about technical advice and preferential rates of interest.
Week
13

Module

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all units and assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.
  • •Revise key concepts and theories.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

2

Create concept maps linking tourism policy, planning, and sustainable development.

3

Focus on understanding the roles of different stakeholders (government, private sector, local communities).

4

Practice applying sustainable development principles to case studies of tourism projects.

5

Prepare concise summaries of each unit, highlighting key concepts and examples.

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