27735 Global Tourism
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
This subject focuses on defining and analysing the evolution of the global tourism industry and the key drivers which have made tourism one of the world's leading industries. Students learn about the development of tourism as a business and discover how the various sectors of the tourism industry interact and cooperate with each other. The subject also examines the interrelationship between tourism and the environment, economic development and infrastructure of many parts of the world.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 1. | Recognise the purposes, issues and approaches to the various concepts and definitions of the tourism phenomenon, of tourism and the tourism industry |
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| 2. | Apply a systems approach to the analysis of tourism |
| 3. | Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships between, and activities of, the key sectors of the tourism industry |
| 4. | Identify the key factors which influence the global business environment of the tourism industry and understand their significance |
| 5. | Describe and analyse the evolution of the tourism industry from an activity engaged by the wealthy elite to a global mass market phenomenon |
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
This subject is designed to give students an understanding of the key issues which drive the global tourism industry and its major sectors. It will also provide a theoretical dimension of the tourism phenomenon and the social, economic and technological forces which have democratized tourism since the late 20th century. The subject introduces key issues in tourism including sustainability and the globalization of business.
This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:
- Business knowledge and concepts
- Communication and interpersonal skills
This subject also contributes specifically to develop the following Program Learning Objectives for the Master of Tourism Management:
- 1.1: Critically analyse complex theoretical business concepts and apply them in a global context
- 3.3: Interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome
Teaching and learning strategies
Lectures will present key theoretical and conceptual material relating to tourism, as well as involving a number of high profile industry guest speakers from key sectors of the tourism industry. Tutorials will be designed to encourage engagement with tourism businesses.
Content (topics)
- The tourism industry structure, categorization and levels of industrialization.
- Definitional perspectives and conceptual approaches to the tourism phenomenon
- An introduction to the key issues and drivers of global tourism
- Major players in the tourism industry at a global and national level
- Management issues which drive competitiveness in the tourism industry
- Motivational issues which drive the tourism market
- The evolution of mass tourism
- Introduction to tourism geography
- Destination sustainability and competitiveness
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Essay (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
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| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | Maximum 1,500 words |
Assessment task 2: Assignment and Presentation (Group)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | The written report should be a maximum 3,000 words (not including references and appendicies). The in-class presentation is 15 minutes per group and as a guide should contain no more than 15 power point slides or their equivalent |
Assessment task 3: Exam (Individual)
| Objective(s): | This addresses subject learning objective(s): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
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| Weight: | 50% |
| Length: | 2 hours plus 10 minutes reading time. |
Minimum requirements
Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject’s total marks.
Required texts
Weaver, D & Lawton, L 2014, Tourism Management, 5th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Brisbane
Recommended texts
Yeoman, I, 2012, 2050: Tomorrow’s Tourism. Channel View Publications, Bristol
References
Key reference reading
- Weaver, D. & Lawton, L. 2014, Tourism Management, 5th Edition. John Wiley and Sons, Brisbane
- Page, S. & Connell, J. 2009, Tourism: a Modern Synthesis. Cengage Learning, London.
- Moufakkir, O. & Burns, P. 2011, Controversies in Tourism. CABI Publishing, Wallingford. UK
- Boniface, B., Cooper, C. & Cooper, R. 2012, Worldwide Destinations. Routledge, London.
- Hall, C.M. & Coles, T. 2008, International Business and Tourism. Routledge, London.
Additional Recommended Reading:
Avraham, E. and Ketter E, (2016) Tourism Marketing for Developing Countries. Palgrave Macmillan. Basingstoke, HJapmpshire. UK
Beirman, D. (2003) Restoring Tourism Destinations in Crisis A Strategic Marketing Approach. Allen & Unwin. Sydney
Dwyer. L & Sheldon P. (eds) (2007) Special Issue; Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Tourism. Tourism Review International., Volume 11
Fennel, D. & Molloy, D (2006) Tourism Ethics. Channel View, Clevedon
Fennel, D. & Molly, D.(2007) Codes of Ethics in Tourism. practice, theory , synthesis. Channel View, Clevedon
Hall C.M. (ed) (2007) Pro-poor Tourism- who benefits ? Perspectives on tourism and poverty reduction, Channel View Clevedon
Henderson, J. (2007) Tourism Crises , Causes Consequences and Management. Elsevier Amsterdam
Jones, A. Phillips, M. (esds) (2011) Disappearing Destinations: Cliamte Change and future challanges for coastal tourism. Cabi Publishing Wallingford Oxon,. UK
McCabe, S. Minnaert, L. & Diekmann A. (Eds) (2012) Social Tourism in Europe, : Theory and Practice. Channel View, Bristol, UK.
Mitchell, J. Ashley. C, M. (2010). Tourism and Poverty Reduction, Earthscan . London.
Page, S. (2009) Transport and Tourism- Global perspectives . Prentice Hall. Harlow . UK
Ritchie BW.& Kampiranon. K. (eds). (2015) Tourism Crisis and Disaster Management in the Asia -Pacific. Cabi Publishing. Wallingford UK.
Ritchie . BW. (2009) Crisis and Disaster Managment for Tourism. Channel View , Bristol, UK.
Ritchie, JR Brent, Crouch, GL (2003)The Competitive Destination, A sustainable tourism perspective. CABI. Wallingford, UK
Theobold, WF. (ed) (2005) Global Tourism 3rd Edition. Elsevier Boston.
Wilks, J. Pendergast, D. Leggat, P. (eds) (2006) Tourism in Turbulent Times. Elsevier Amsterdam
Other resources
In addition to the web sites of transnational tourism organisations mentioned above, I strongly recommend students to subscribe to on line tourism industry media. Students can subscribe to the following on line publications free of charge. All these publications contain a great deal of current news about international tourism developments and all have extensive archives on specific issues.
E Turbo News
E Global Travel Media
ETB Travel News
Travel Mole
Travel Daily (web site only)
Academic Journals to refer to:
in the process of writing assignments, students are expected to refer to academic journals which explore issues of global tourism in depth. Among the best journals, all of which can be accessed via the UTS Library are:
Annals of Tourism Research
Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Management
Journal of Vacation Marketing
The Australian Journal of Emergency Management
Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research
Additionally I have placed in UTS Online the proceeding of CAUTHE (Council of Australasian Tourism and Hospitality Educators) since 2011 which contain the latest research on tourism conducted by tourism academics from 20 countries.
