Module Details

Module Code: TOUR6026
Title: Intl. Tourism Dev. Policy
Long Title: Intl. Tourism Dev. Policy
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8120 - Tourism
Module Delivered in: no programmes
Module Description: This module aims to provide an overview of international tourism
development policy. It assesses the policies and strategies of key
organisations involved in the development of international tourism.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the roles of key organisations in international tourism development at international and European levels
LO2 Examine case studies in concurrence with Sustainable Development Goals
LO3 Evaluate the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism and its application.
LO4 Determine future developments and trends associated with the international tourism industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Key organisations in International and European tourism policy development
The roles of key organisations involved in International tourism policy development; Examples; UN Tourism, WTTC, EU, and ETC
European and International tourism policy and Sustainable Development Goals
Policies in relation to Poverty reduction, decent work and economic growth, sustainable cities and communities, partnerships, responsible production and consumption
Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
Examine stakeholders in tourism development: central and local governments, local communities, the tourism industry and its professionals, as well as international and domestic visitors
Future developments and trends in International tourism
The future direction for International tourism including changing demographics, geopolitics, climate change, new destinations and new types of tourism products
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Project based on international development policies of assigned country/area/region.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation on project submitted on assigned country/area/region.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Based on course material covered throughout semester.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact classroom based instruction Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact reading and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact classroom based Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact reading and study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Brian Boniface,Robyn Cooper,Chris Cooper. (2020), Worldwide Destinations: the geography of travel and tourism, 8. Routledge, [ISBN: 0367200414].
  • Okumus. (2021), Big Data Analytics and Forecasting in Hospitality and Tourism.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Farganezan. (2021), International Tourism and Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Cross-Country Analysis, Journal of travel research,, 60.
  • Chung, M. et al. (2020), International Tourism Dynamics in a Globalized World: A Social Network Analysis Approach, Journal of Travel Research, 59.
Other Resources