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TSM444Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Global Tourism Issues

This course explores global tourism issues, providing a comprehensive overview of the industry's multifaceted nature. It examines the economic and social impacts of tourism, delving into marketing strategies and sustainable development practices. Students will analyze the complexities of global tourism, including ethical considerations and the role of stakeholders. The course also addresses challenges such as carrying capacity and explores strategies for managing growth in tourism destinations, preparing students for future industry prospects.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Global TourismSustainable DevelopmentTourism MarketingEthical TourismStakeholder Management

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 Impacts

2

Sustainable Tourism

3

Tourism Marketing

4

Stakeholder Management

5

Tourism Planning

6

Tourism Ethics

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

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Tourism Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Tourism Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Marketing Manager

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Sustainability Consultant

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Policy Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalityTravel AgenciesDestination ManagementGovernment Tourism BoardsConservation Organizations

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 1: The Meaning, Scope, definitions and Measurement of Travel and Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Define travel and tourism.
  • •Explain the historical perspectives of tourism.
  • •Discuss the derivation of tourism definitions.
  • •Identify basic tourism units and classifications.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 2: Economic and Social Impact of Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the economic and social impacts of tourism.
  • •Examine global tourism economic growth predictions.
  • •Assess the economic and employment impacts of the travel industry.
  • •Classify traveler segments of tourism.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Development and Marketing of Tourism -Nostalgia

3 study hours
  • •Explain the development and marketing of tourism.
  • •Discuss the measures of economic impact and typology.
  • •Classify tourism demand for planning and marketing purposes.
  • •Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of tourism.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 4: Global Tourism, Attractions, Sites, Hostels of History

3 study hours
  • •Identify global tourist attractions, sites, and hostels of history.
  • •Explore the concept of playful pilgrimage.
  • •Analyze theming and dreaming in tourism.
  • •Differentiate between imagination and reality in tourism.
Week
5

Module 2: Collaboration and Impacts

3h

Unit 5: Competition to Collaboration in the Tourism Industry

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of globalization in tourism.
  • •Discuss the importance of marketing concepts in tourism.
  • •Identify the importance of collaborative strategies in the aviation and tourism industry.
  • •Understand the concept of collaborative advantage.
Week
6

Module 2: Collaboration and Impacts

3h

Unit 6: Resource Dependence Theory & Theory Relational Exchange in Collaboration Tourism

3 study hours
  • •State the theory of rational exchange and resource dependence in tourism.
  • •Compare and contrast resource dependence theory to relational exchange theory.
  • •Explain motives and motivation for organizations to seek collaboration.
  • •Identify types of collaborations in the tourism industry.
Week
7

Module 2: Collaboration and Impacts

3h

Unit 7: The Positive and Negative Impacts of Tourism

3 study hours
  • •Explain the positive and negative impacts of tourism.
  • •Define carrying capacity and cost in tourism.
  • •Identify the social benefits of tourism.
  • •Discuss the tools used in measuring the impact of tourism.
Week
8

Module 2: Collaboration and Impacts

3h

Unity 8: The Role of Relationships in the Tourist Experience

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning of relationship building in tourism.
  • •Explain the importance of building relationships to tourists and hosts.
  • •Identify challenges individuals may have establishing relationships with hosts.
  • •Understand the importance of positive and friendly relationships in tourism.
Week
9

Module 3: Alternative Tourism and Strategies

3h

Unity 9: Alternative Tourism: A Comparative Analysis of Meaning and Impact

3 study hours
  • •Define the meaning and concept of alternative tourism.
  • •Explain the ecological impact of tourism.
  • •Identify economic benefits of tourism.
  • •Discuss threats to wildlife and destinations.
Week
10

Module 3: Alternative Tourism and Strategies

3h

Unity 10: The 'New Pastoral Industry', Tourism in Indigenous Australia & New Zealand

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of indigenous sculpture and quarantine paintings.
  • •Understand how to promote the marketing of cultural tours.
  • •Identify factors relevant in promoting tourism development and social justice.
  • •Discuss how tourism activities create employment.
Week
11

Module 3: Alternative Tourism and Strategies

3h

Unit 11: Tourism and Sustainable Development

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of sustainable development in tourism.
  • •Explain why academic and government circles are major champions of sustainable tourism development.
  • •Define various tourism markets and factors responsible for its growth.
  • •Discuss the need for a renewed relationship with the environment and stakeholders.
Week
12

Module 4: Policies, Ethics and Future

6h

Unit 12: Addressing Carrying Capacity Issues in Tourism Destinations through Growth Management

3 study hours
  • •Know what tourism carrying capacity management and developing a guiding vision mean.
  • •Understand the use of new management directions in tourism development.
  • •Identify the underlying key objectives of growth management systems in tourism.
  • •Discuss growth management plan strategies in sustainable tourism.

Unity 13: Sustainable Tourism Standards & Stakeholder involvement

3 study hours
  • •Discuss key standards of sustainable development efforts in tourism.
  • •Identify implementable standards in meeting set conformity and assessment in tourism.
  • •Understand that efficiency is a measure of how well an instrument uses the resources available.
  • •Explain the meaning of equity and fairness in global tourism sustainability.
Week
13

Module 4: Policies, Ethics and Future

6h

Unit 14: The Development of Tourism Strategies and Policies

3 study hours
  • •Define stakeholder theory for developing sustainable tourism.
  • •Explain the descriptive, instrumental, and normative stakeholder theories in tourism.
  • •Identify the importance of Freeman's four-step stakeholder management process in tourism.
  • •Discuss stakeholder identification models and the three dimensions of stakeholder salience.

Unit 15: Global Category of Travel & Targeting Segments in the Travel Industry

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of adventure travel in global tourism.
  • •Identify who a budget traveler is in global travel.
  • •Define what is meant by family travel in global tourism.
  • •Know who luxury travelers are in global tourism.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all key definitions and concepts from each unit.

2

Create summaries of the main points in each module.

3

Focus on understanding the relationships between tourism and its impacts.

4

Practice applying stakeholder theory to real-world tourism scenarios.

5

Study case studies to understand the practical application of sustainable tourism principles.

6

Prepare to discuss the ethical considerations involved in tourism development.

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and Self Assessment Questions (SAQs) thoroughly.

8

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 database concepts

9

Practice SQL queries from Units 7-9 weekly

10

Allocate specific study hours for each unit based on its complexity and weightage.

11

Prioritize studying the units related to sustainable development and ethical considerations.

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