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TSM147Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Tourism Policy And Planning

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of tourism policy and planning. It explores the definitions of policy, tourism policy, planning, and tourism planning. Students will learn about the benefits and types of planning, the differences and similarities between policy and planning, and various approaches to tourism planning. The course also covers strategic tourism planning, sustainable tourism, and an overview of tourism development in Nigeria, including the future of world tourism policy.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Tourism PolicyTourism PlanningSustainable TourismNigeria TourismStrategic Planning

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Policy

2

Tourism Policy

3

Planning

4

Tourism Planning

5

Strategic Tourism Planning

6

Sustainable Tourism

Total Topics6 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 Officer

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Tourism Planner

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Policy Analyst

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Tourism Consultant

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Destination Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravelGovernmentConsultingNon-profit

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: The Meaning and Objectives of Policy and Tourism Policy

2 study hours
  • •Define policy and tourism policy.
  • •Identify the objectives of tourism policy.
  • •Understand the roles and functions of National Tourist Organizations.

Unit 2: Meaning and justification for tourism planning, characteristic of tourism planning

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of tourism planning.
  • •Explain the justification for tourism planning.
  • •Describe the characteristics of tourism planning.
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: Benefits and types of tourism planning

2 study hours
  • •Identify the benefits of tourism planning.
  • •Mention the types of tourism planning.
  • •Discuss the importance of integrated planning.

Unit 4: Similarities and differences between tourism policies and Plans, requirements for successful tourism planning

2 study hours
  • •Know the similarities between tourism policy and tourism planning.
  • •Know the differences between tourism policy and tourism planning.
  • •Identify the requirements for successful tourism planning.
Week
3

Module 1:

2h

Unit 5: Approaches to Tourism Policy and Planning

2 study hours
  • •Outline the approaches to tourism policy and planning.
  • •State the underlying assumptions and related attitudes toward approaches to tourism policy and planning.
  • •Analyze the VICE model.
Week
4

Module 2:

2h

Unit 6: The Tourism Policy and Planning Process

2 study hours
  • •Define what a tourism process is.
  • •Highlight the stages involved in the tourism policy and planning process.
  • •Understand the importance of sustainable tourism.
Week
5

Module 2:

2h

Unit 7: Tourism Policy Issues

2 study hours
  • •Outline the types of tourism policy evaluation stages.
  • •Know the importance of tourism policy issues.
  • •Understand the ethical framework of tourism policy.
Week
6

Module 2:

2h

Unit 8: Strategic Tourism Planning

2 study hours
  • •Explain strategic tourism planning.
  • •Highlight the advantages of good tourism planning to the tourist destination.
  • •Understand the steps involved in strategic tourism planning.
Week
7

Module 2:

2h

Unit 9: Managing Sustainable Tourism

2 study hours
  • •Understand what sustainable tourism is about.
  • •Know the measures for managing sustainable tourism.
  • •Explore the roles of stakeholders in sustainable tourism.
Week
8

Module 2:

2h

Unit 10: Overview of Tourism Development in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Explain the overview of tourism development in Nigeria.
  • •Highlight the functions of the Nigeria Tourist Board.
  • •Understand the salient features of the National Action Plan on tourism.
Week
9

Module 3:

2h

Unit 11: Polities and Foreign Policy Implications of Tourism

2 study hours
  • •Describe tourism development agreements.
  • •Outline intergovernmental organizations and regional industry associations.
  • •Explain the functions of UNWTO and WTTC.
Week
10

Module 3:

2h

Unit 12: Strata or Layers of Tourism Development Planning

2 study hours
  • •Identify the strata or layers of tourism development planning.
  • •Outline the Nigeria Tourism Development Master Plan.
  • •Understand national tourism planning.
Week
11

Module 3:

2h

Unit 13: Future of World Tourism Policy Issues

2 study hours
  • •Identify instrumental tools for the future of world tourism policy issues.
  • •Explain what constitutes a quality tourism product and experience.
  • •Discuss the impact of e-commerce on tourism.
Week
12

Module 1:

4h

Module 1 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review Module 1 content.
  • •Work on Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs).
  • •Prepare for upcoming quizzes.
Week
13

Modules 2 & 3

4h

Modules 2 & 3 Review

4 study hours
  • •Review Modules 2 and 3 content.
  • •Complete any outstanding assignments.
  • •Finalize exam preparation strategies.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a detailed study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Summarize key concepts and definitions from each unit to aid memorization.

3

Practice applying tourism planning principles to real-world case studies.

4

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their corresponding feedback.

5

Focus on understanding the relationships between tourism policy, planning, and sustainable development.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 planning concepts

7

Practice essay questions from Units 7-9 weekly

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