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Tourists Sites: Products And Operations Ii

This course provides an overview of tourism management, covering key aspects such as managing tourism for development, tour operations, and tourism distribution. It explores strategies for tourism management, including urban and countryside tourism, and examines the relationship between tourism and the environment. The course also delves into marketing and financial management for tourism, ethics in tourism, the role of government, information technologies, and crisis management in international tourism.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

Tourism ManagementTour OperationsTourism DistributionSustainable TourismCrisis Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

Basic Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Tourism Development

2

Tour Operations

3

Tourism Distribution

4

Urban Tourism

5

Rural Tourism

6

Tourism and Environment

7

Financial Management

8

Ethics in Tourism

9

Role of Government

10

ICT in Tourism

11

Crisis Management

Total Topics11 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 (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

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 Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tour Operator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Hospitality Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Destination Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravel AgenciesTourism BoardsEvent PlanningResort Management

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Managing Tourism for Development

6h

Unit 1: Managing Tourism for Development

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the nature of tourism in development.
•Analyze the role of destination environment.
•Examine government regulatory frameworks.

Unit 2: Tour Operations Management

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Study the UK tour operating industry.
•Analyze the tour operating value chain.
•Identify tour operators' strategies.

Week

2

Module 1: Managing Tourism for Development

6h

Unit 3: Managing Tourism Distribution

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Identify problems in tourism services distribution.
•Examine the role of information.
•Analyze distribution channels.

Unit 4: Human Resource Management in Tourism

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Understand the characteristics of tourism as a sector.
•Examine tourism's image as an employer.
•Identify skills shortages.

Week

3

Module 1: Managing Tourism for Development

4h

Unit 5: Site and Visitor Management at the Natural Attractions

4 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Study site and visitor management at natural attractions.
•Understand the management task.
•Analyze operational techniques.

Week

4

Module 2: Strategy for Tourism Management

4h

Unit 1: Strategy for Tourism Management

4 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the importance of mission and stakeholders.
•Analyze strategic choices.
•Examine strategic implementation.

Week

5

Module 2: Strategy for Tourism Management

4h

Unit 2: Managing Urban Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Identify key issues in managing urban tourism.
•Study a framework for managing urban tourism.
•Analyze marketing urban tourism.

Week

6

Module 2: Strategy for Tourism Management

4h

Unit 3: Managing the Countryside for Tourism: A Governance Perspective

4 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Appreciate the challenges in rural tourism.
•Apply the concept of governance.
•Consider the importance of local control.

Week

7

Module 2: Strategy for Tourism Management

4h

Unit 4: Tourism and the Environment

4 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Explain the meaning of tourism environment.
•Understand the nature of tourism environment.
•Know tourism and environmental conflicts.

Week

8

Module 2: Strategy for Tourism Management

4h

Unit 5: Marketing Management for Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Explain the process of marketing in tourism.
•Understand marketing plan in tourism.
•Establish branding as a focus.

Week

9

Module 3: Managing Finance for Tourism

4h

Unit 1: Managing Finance for Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Explain the importance of financial management.
•Discuss long-term capital investment decisions.
•Appreciate the implications of risk.

Week

10

Module 3: Managing Finance for Tourism

4h

Unit 2: Ethics in Tourism Management

4 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Understand ethical issues in tourism management.
•Identify problems of ethics implementation.
•Know conflicts surrounding ethics.

Week

11

Module 3: Managing Finance for Tourism

4h

Unit 3: The Role of Government in the Management of Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Appreciate the role of government in tourism.
•Identify linkages between different levels of states.
•Understand the changing dimensions.

Week

12

Module 3: Managing Finance for Tourism

4h

Unit 4: Information and Communications Technologies for Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Recognize how ICT support business functions.
•Identify the impacts of ICTs on the marketing mix.
•Recognize the application of ICT.

Week

13

Module 3: Managing Finance for Tourism

4h

Unit 5: The Management of Crisis in International Tourism

4 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Understand the relationship between disaster, crises, and tourism.
•Appreciate the diversity of forces.
•Explore the potential for developing effective crisis management plans.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-5 of each module to understand the interconnectedness of tourism concepts.

2

Practice applying ethical frameworks from Unit 2 to case studies of tourism dilemmas.

3

Review government policies and regulations discussed in Unit 3 and their impact on tourism businesses.

4

Familiarize yourself with ICT tools and their applications in different tourism sectors covered in Unit 4.

5

Develop crisis management plans for various scenarios based on the principles outlined in Unit 5.

6

Focus on understanding the key challenges and opportunities in each area of tourism management.

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and ensure you understand the feedback provided.

8

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weightage of each module in the final examination.

9

Practice answering essay questions within the time limit to improve exam writing skills.

10

Form study groups to discuss complex concepts and share insights.

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