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This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of sustainable tourism and environmental management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism and develop strategies for sustainable tourism development and management. The course will cover topics such as biodiversity conservation, climate change, cultural heritage preservation, community engagement, and responsible tourism practices.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the concept and significance of sustainable tourism and its role in environmental management.
- Analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism on destinations and assess their implications for sustainable tourism management.
- Develop strategies for sustainable tourism development and management, considering the involvement of various stakeholders.
- Apply principles of biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and responsible tourism practices in real-world scenarios.
Assessment methods will include a combination of the following:
• Written examinations
• Group projects
• Case studies and scenario analysis
• Practical demonstrations of in-flight procedures
• Reflective journals
• Presentations
• Peer evaluations
- Beeton, S. (Ed.). (2016). Tourism and the Environment: A Sustainable Relationship. Channel View Publications.
- Bramwell, B., & Lane, B. (2019). Tourism Collaboration and Partnerships: Politics, Practice and Sustainability. Channel View Publications.
- Hall, C. M., & Lew, A. A. (Eds.). (2018). Sustainable Tourism: A Social Science Perspective. Routledge.
- Holden, A. (Ed.). (2018). The Routledge Handbook of Tourism and the Environment. Routledge.
- Fennell, D. A. (2015). Tourism and Animal Ethics. Channel View Publications.
- Weaver, D. B., & Lawton, L. J. (2014). Tourism Management (5th ed.). Wiley.
- Gössling, S., Scott, D., & Hall, C. M. (Eds.). (2020). Tourism and Water. Channel View Publications.
- Higham, J., & Lück, M. (Eds.). (2020). Marine Wildlife and Tourism Management: Insights from the Natural and Social Sciences. CABI.
- Honey, M. (2008). Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? Island Press.
- Goodwin, H. (2018). Tourism and Biodiversity: Mapping Tourism’s Global Footprint. Routledge.
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LO1: Understand the concept and significance of sustainable tourism and its role in environmental management.
AC 1.1: Demonstrate knowledge of sustainable tourism principles and their application in the tourism industry.
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AC 1.2: Explain and analyse the triple-bottom-line approach in sustainable tourism (environmental, social, and economic dimensions).
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AC 1.3: Evaluate the importance of sustainable tourism in mitigating environmental impacts and promoting conservation.
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LO1 Summary
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LO2 Analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism on destinations and assess their implications for sustainable tourism management.
Module 4: Environmental impacts of tourism
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Module 5: Social impacts of tourism
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Module 6: Economic impacts of tourism
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Module 7: Tools and techniques for assessing and measuring tourism impacts- A Comprehensive Guide
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LO3 Develop strategies for sustainable tourism development and management, considering the involvement of various stakeholders.
Module 8: Principles of sustainable tourism planning and development
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Module 9: Tourism policies and regulations for sustainability
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Module 10: Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies
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Module 11: Public-private partnerships in sustainable tourism
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Module 12: Tools and frameworks for sustainable tourism management planning
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Module 13: Importance of biodiversity in tourism and its conservation
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Module 14: Climate change impacts on tourism and adaptation strategies
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Module 15: Responsible tourism practices: waste management, energy efficiency, water conservation
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