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Subject Code:
HOS803A
Subject Aim:
The tourism sector is regarded as an important contributor to sustainable development in many countries, specifically economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental preservation. These aspects are crucial for achieving the goals outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, tourism also carries the potential to negatively impact the natural environment and the socio-cultural and economic milieu of any place. Accordingly, tourism managers need to possess advanced knowledge and skills to consider the diverse issues involved in the sustainable development and management of tourism. It is vital for managers to view sustainable tourism development with its intersecting economic, socio-cultural, and environmental contexts from different perspectives, considering all stakeholders and the potential for both positive and negative outcomes.
The aim of this subject is to develop an advanced understanding of the philosophy, scope and principles of sustainable tourism development. It will provide insight into the socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts of tourism at the individual, community and societal level. Students will examine a series of strategies applied to the planning and management of tourism destinations and related operations. Further, students will examine important questions concerning previous, present and future tourism development, focusing on its strengths and weaknesses within a sustainability framework.
Learning Outcomes:
a) Critically evaluate the theoretical and practical frameworks of sustainable tourism development, considering their interrelationships on ecological, social, and economic dimensions on a global scale.
b) Analyse and propose solutions to address the challenges of sustainability from the diverse perspectives of local, national, and international stakeholders in tourism development.
c) Critically evaluate contemporary issues that affect the dynamic and long-term nature of sustainable tourism development.
d) Critically appraise and propose solutions to planning, development and management strategies, policies, and practices for achieving sustainable tourism.
e) Synthesise and communicate complex sustainable tourism development issues.
Assessment Information:
Learning outcomes for this subject are assessed using a range of assessment tasks as described in the table below:
| Assessment task | Weighting | Subject learning outcomes to be assessed |
| Professional Consultancy Report | 35% | a, c, e |
| Tourism Policy and Planning Analysis Presentation (G) | 25% | b, d, e |
| Sustainability Practices Evaluation Report | 40% | a, b, c, d, e |