TOUR07050 2022 Sustainable Management of the Impacts of Tourism
Full Title
Sustainable Management of the Impacts of Tourism
Transcript Title
Managing Impacts of Tourism
Code
TOUR07050
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
TOUR - Tourism
Department
MKTS - Marketing, Tourism & Sport
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. John Kelleher, James Hanrahan
Programme Membership
SG_BINTE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTEVM_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOTR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BINTM_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in International Tourism with Event Management
Description
This module is designed to provide the students with the key concepts and issues of importance in assessing and managing the impacts of tourism. It aims to develop the student's capacities to asses the impacts of tourism and provide students with the key concepts and philosophies of sustainable tourism as a tool to manage these impacts. It explains the foundations of sustainable tourism internationally and in Ireland. It develops a critical awareness of economies, marketing, certification and management of sustainable tourism.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Examine the economic impacts of tourism
2.
Examine the environmental impacts of tourism
3.
Examine the social impacts of tourism
4.
Discuss strategies to manage the impacts of tourism
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students research and evaluate the impacts of tourism based on the key principles of tourism management.
Students examine the role of significant tourism stakeholders in selected case study examples.
Students assess the role of tourism planning and mitagation in creating tourism destinations and suggest how such roles could be expanded.
Module Assessment Strategies
Students will work in groups to write a report and present an outline of the impacts of tourism on a set location within the region.
Students will complete a report containing strategies with can be utilised to manage the impacts of tourism for a set location
Repeat Assessments
repeat assignment or exam
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
tourism year one or tourism industry experience
Indicative Syllabus
Explain the current influences on tourism growth development and associated impacts
Examine the social, physical and economic factors that have contributed to the need for varying theoretical perspectives on tourism impacts
Discuss the implication of the economic impacts of tourism for the management of the tourism industry.
Identify the symbiotic relationship between tourism and the environment
Explain environmental impact assessment, approach and models
Discuss environmental policies and impact control measures
Examine the tourist host relationship and theoretical perspectives for measuring social change
Identify the need for continual assessment and monitoring of impacts
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 50 % | Week 6 | 3,4 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | lecturers | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | Offsite Facility | research | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Akadiri, S. S., Akadiri, A. C., & Alola, U. V. (2017). Is there growth impact of tourism? Evidence from selected small island states. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–19.
Alvarez, M. and Asugman, G. (2011). “Explorers versus planners: a study of Turkish
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Butler, R. W. (1980). “The concept of tourism area cycle of evolution: implications for
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Currie, R. R. (1997). “A pleasure-tourism behaviors framework”, Annals of Tourism
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Fennell, D. A. (1996). “A tourist space-time budget in the Shetland Islands'', Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 23, No. 4.
Fahimi, A., Saint Akadiri, S., Seraj, M., & Akadiri, A. C. (2018). Testing the role of tourism and human capital development in economic growth. A panel causality study of micro states. Tourism Management Perspectives, 28, 62–70.
Graburn, N. H. H. (1983). “The anthropology of tourism”, Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 10, pp.9-33.
García, F.A., Vázquez, A.B., Macías, R.C.: Resident’s attitudes towards the impacts of tourism. Tour. Manag. Perspect. 13(1), 33–40 (2015).
Hossain, M. A. (2007). “Strategic Promotion Approaches to Developing Tourism in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study of Some Selected Tour Operators”, Research Book, Bureau of Business Research, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Hanrahan, J. (2010) 'Ecotourism and Sustainability in the Tourism Sector'; Chapter 9 in Global Ecological Politics, Liam Leonard and John Barry, (Editors) Advances in Ecopolitics Series Vol. 5; Emerald: Bingley/Bradford UK. pp.171-220.
Hanrahan, J. and Conaghan, A. (2010) Global Conformity of Indicators for Eco-Certification Programs., G.Gorman and Z Mottiar, (Editors) Contemporary Issues in Irish and Global Tourism and Hospitality, DIT, Dublin, pp.93-106.
Fennell A David, (2003) Ecotourism. An Introduction, Routledge, London and New York
Wearing S and Neil J (2000) Ecotourism Impacts, potentials and possibilities Butterworth & Heinemann
Martin Mowforth and Ian Munt (2009) Tourism and Sustainability, Routledge
Alister Mathieson and Geoffrey Wall (2006) Tourism Economic,Physical and Social Impacts, Longman Scientific and Technical
Peter Mason (2008) Tourism Impacts,Planning and Management Butterworth, Heinmann
Page. S. (2006) Tourism Management, Butterwoth Heinemann.
Hall. Michael (2007) Understanding and Managing Tourism Impacts: An Integrated Approach (Paperback) Routledge; 1 edition
Akhtash Mallya (2008) Ecotourism and the Community Participation (Hardcover) Authors Press,India
Laskar, M. (2010). “The Sundarbans: A Unique Wilderness of the World”, available at <www.wilderness.net>, Retrieved on November 12, 2012.
Roudi, S., Arasli, H., & Akadiri, S. S. (2018). New insights into an old issue–examining the influence of tourism on economic growth: Evidence from selected small island developing states. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–21.
Rittichainuwat, 2011 B. Rittichainuwat Ghosts: a travel barrier to tourism recovery Annals of Tourism Research, 38 (2) (2011), pp. 437–459 Article | PDF (484 K) | View Record in Scopus | Citing articles (12) Rittichainuwat, 2012
Rittichainuwat, B., 'Tourists' perceived risks toward overt safety measures Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research (2012) doi:1096348011425494
Rittichainuwat and Chakraborty, 2012 N.,B. Rittichainuwat, G. Chakraborty Perceptions of importance and what safety is enough Journal of Business Research, 65 (1) (2012), pp. 42–50
Zhang, J., & Zhang, Y. (2018). Carbon tax, tourism CO2 emissions and economic welfare. Annals of Tourism Research, 69, 18–30.
Other Resources
On line journals: Journal of Ecotourism, Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management, Insights, Tourism Ireland "Contact", Tourism News (ITIC) and all Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland publications
www.failteireland.ie , www.unwto.org
www.tourismireland.ie
Additional Information
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