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TPM208

Principles Of Transport And Tourism

This course introduces the principles of transport and tourism, exploring their historical development and conceptual definitions. It examines the demand and supply factors influencing tourism, the role of government and public service, and the impact of transportation. The course also covers international and local tourism, the use of ICT in tourism, and e-booking and e-ticketing. It aims to develop critical thinking skills and enhance understanding of the transport, tourism, and hospitality industries.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
156 hours
Maths
Basic
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor marked assessments
  • Final examination

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TPM208 · UNIT 1: MEANING OF TOURISM

This unit discusses tourism and hospitality industries in the pandemic, historical development of tourism and conceptual definitions of tourism. In other words two terms with three core concepts and technical definitions of tourism has been fully explored.

What you should be able to do

  1. Define key tourism concepts and terminology
  2. Analyze factors influencing tourism demand and supply
  3. Evaluate the role of government in tourism development
  4. Assess the impact of transportation on tourism
  5. Compare and contrast international and local tourism
  6. Apply e-booking and e-ticketing systems

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Tourism Manager
  • Transport Planner
  • Travel Agent
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Tourism Consultant
Where it is applied
  • Hospitality
  • Transportation
  • Tourism
  • Travel Agencies
  • Government

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 2: Demand and Supply Factors in Tourism

    Unit 3: Demand versus Supply in Tourism

    Understanding the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded requires strong analytical skills.

  • Module 4: Pattern and Implication of Transport on Tourism

    Unit 3: Implication of Transport on Tourism

    Analyzing the impact of transportation improvements on different types of travelers requires understanding of economic principles.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Tourism
    • Unit 1: Meaning of Tourism · 2 hours

      Understand tourism, hospitality industries and pandemic. Describe historical development of tourism. Define the term tourism. Explain conceptual clarification of tourism.

    • Unit 2: Diverse Nature of Tourism · 2 hours

      Highlight different types and forms of tourism. Explain types and forms of tourism. List tourism classification. Describe tourism classification.

  2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Tourism
    • Unit 3: Significance of Tourism · 2 hours

      List the benefits of tourism. Explain the impact of tourism. Clarify the products of tourism.

  3. Week 3Module 2: Demand and Supply Factors in Tourism
    • Unit 1: Demand in Tourism · 2 hours

      Define the term tourism demand. Understand scale and magnitude of demand. Identify types of tourism demand. Explain ways of Identifying tourism demand. Clarify business profitability in tourism demand. Highlight factors influencing tourism demand.

  4. Week 4Module 2: Demand and Supply Factors in Tourism
    • Unit 2: Supply in Tourism · 2 hours

      Define the term supply. Describe tourism supply. Explain tourism supply chain. Highlight and elucidate mechanism of tourism supply.

  5. Week 5Module 2: Demand and Supply Factors in Tourism
    • Unit 3: Demand versus Supply in Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe the term demand versus supply in tourism. Explain concepts of attractiveness and competitiveness. Distinguish between destination and experience concepts.

  6. Week 6Module 3: Tourism and Public Interest
    • Unit 1: Government and Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe government involvement in tourism. Explain government contributions to tourism. Understand government policies in tourism marketing. Highlight objectives of public policies.

  7. Week 7Module 3: Tourism and Public Interest
    • Unit 2: Public Service and Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe public service interest in tourism. Highlight the importance of public service interest in tourism. Explain the significance of public service interest in tourism. Assess the significance public sector to tourism.

  8. Week 8Module 3: Tourism and Public Interest
    • Unit 3: Examination of Community Based Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe community based tourism. Explain the green aspect of tourism. Assess government role in community based tourism. Describe stakeholders' involvement in community based tourism.

  9. Week 9Module 4: Pattern and Implication of Transport on Tourism
    • Unit 1: Meaning of Transportation · 2 hours

      Define the term transportation. Highlight modes of transportation. Describe accessibility and connectivity. Explain tourism in relation to transportation.

  10. Week 10Module 4: Pattern and Implication of Transport on Tourism
    • Unit 2: Tourism and Transport Strategy · 2 hours

      Describe tourism and transport policy. Highlight the significance of transport policy in relation to tourism. Define the term transport infrastructure. Highlight three main aspect of transport different role in tourism. Highlight types tourist attraction based on their physical experience. Describe other attractive transport.

  11. Week 11Module 4: Pattern and Implication of Transport on Tourism
    • Unit 3: Implication of Transport on Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe association between transport and tourism. Highlight the operational attributes of transport systems. Explain the role of transport in tourism. Assess the effect of transport on tourism.

  12. Week 12Module 5: International Tourism and Transport Needs
    • Unit 1: Meaning of International Tourism · 2 hours

      Define the term International Tourism. Explain tourists' arrival in International Tourism. Describe revenue generation in International Tourism. Assess regional distribution and ranking of tourism.

  13. Week 13Module 5: International Tourism and Transport Needs
    • Unit 2: Meaning of Local Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe the term local tourism. Explain the meaning of the term residents in local tourism. Highlight key aspects of local tourism. Describe the term distance in local tourism. Define the neglect experience in local tourism.

    • Unit 3: Local versus International Tourism · 2 hours

      Describe the proportion of international tourism to local tourism. Explain the travel patterns of residence of different climatic region. Highlight why focus is always directed towards international tourism. Define climate. Explain the influence of climate on tourism and recreation. Describe climate change. Describe adaptation of tourists to climatic change. Highlight impact of climatic change on local and international tourism. Explain transportation needs of domestic and international tourism.

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review definitions of tourism, demand, and supply
  • Create diagrams illustrating transport-tourism relationships
  • Summarize government policies related to tourism
  • Compare international vs local tourism characteristics
  • Practice e-booking scenarios
  • Review all TMAs and focus on areas of weakness

Questions students ask about this course

What is TPM208 about?

This course introduces the principles of transport and tourism, exploring their historical development and conceptual definitions. It examines the demand and supply factors influencing tourism, the role of government and public service, and the impact of transportation. The course also covers international and local tourism, the use of ICT in tourism, and e-booking and e-ticketing. It aims to develop critical thinking skills and enhance understanding of the transport, tourism, and hospitality industries.

How many units does TPM208 have?

TPM208, Principles Of Transport And Tourism, has 18 units across 6 modules, over 108 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is TPM208?

TPM208 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.

Is TPM208 hard?

TPM208 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.

How long does TPM208 take to study?

About 156 hours of study, spread across its 18 units.

How is TPM208 assessed?

TPM208 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with TPM208?

Tourism Manager, Transport Planner, Travel Agent, Hospitality Manager and Tourism Consultant.

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