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TOUR3003

Tourism Marketing

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
OurimbahSemester 2
UoN SingaporeTrimester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009

Increasing the development and promotion of sustainable tourism is a planned and progressive strategy. Building upon the 'Principles of Marketing' offered in the Bachelor of Business core, this course investigates a range of approaches and issues associated with marketing destinations and the tourism experience.

Using selected case studies from around the world the course examines the challenges of contemporary marketing approaches to the development and promotion of sustainable tourism. Working through experiential exercises you will undertake research and marketing strategies reflective of current professional practice.

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Examine and discuss the key concepts and principles of marketing as applied to destinations and the tourism experience
2. Demonstrate an evaluative understanding of current issues associated with destination marketing
3. Access, examine and assess the effectiveness of marketing strategies applied to tourism
4. Engage in tourism and marketing research and inquiry to inform strategic decision making and problem solving
5. Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication as well as critical and analytical thinking in accordance with professional contexts
6. Work independently and as a team member to collect and analyse information to guide your problem solving and decision making
Content
Topics include but are not restricted to the following:
1. Strategic marketing and sustainable tourism
2. Destination marketing and branding
3. Understanding tourist markets
4. Tourism marketing, communication and promotion
5. Tourism marketing and information technology
6. Tourism product and price
7. Collaborative approaches to tourism marketing
8. Tourism marketing and crises
Replacing Course(s)
N/A
Transition
Nil
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Students who enrol in this course will be expected to have undertaken TOUR1000 or MKTG2100.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Briefing paper
Essays / Written Assignments
Report
Other: (please specify)
Tutorial participation
Presentations - Group
Group presentations in tutorials
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables