Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Critically examines tourism planning as a process and as a set of techniques for sustainable tourism development. It focuses on the physical environment of tourism planning, and the social, cultural and political realities of tourism planning and policy making. Public and private sector roles are evaluated, as well as the nature of, and parameters and constraints relating to, tourism development in specific settings. Additional aims of the course are to develop an understanding of tourism policy-making processes, and to gain skills both in the evaluation of tourism plans and policies and in the development of strategic tourism plans.
| Objectives | On the successful completion of this course, it is anticipated that students will have a demonstrated ability to: 1. define and explain key concepts and issues concerning tourism planning, tourism public policy and tourism management; 2. critically evaluate several important tourism planning approaches and models; 3. identify key stakeholders involved in tourism planning and policy-making, with particular reference to a variety of Australian settings; 4. understand and assess government and industry roles and responsibilities in tourism planning and policy-making; and 5. critically analyse and evaluate tourism planning and policy issues; |
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| Content | The course comprises three main modules or sections. The first module describes and explains the broader context of tourism planning and policy-making in developed and developing countries, but with a particular emphasis on Australia. Attention is given to the institutional arrangements for tourism and the role of the state, the extent and nature of tourism growth and development, and the nature of tourism planning and policy-making in Australia. The second module critically examines the strategic planning process as a means of public and private sector tourism organisations investigating, understanding and coping with dynamic, complex planning environments. The third module examines tourism planning and policy-making in natural, rural and urban environments. | ||||||
| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||
| Transition | Not applicable | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | LEIS 1060 (Introduction to Tourism) and 60 units at 2000 level in Leisure Studies or Business courses or equivalent. | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Problem Based Learning
Lecture Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |