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Global Issues in Tourism unit (HGA502)

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Introduction

Tourism is part of globalisation. Tourism has changed over the decades as travels become cheaper, new destinations are found and more countries become prosperous. Tourism affects host societies and the issues are often global in scale. These include challenges from climate change, over-tourism and terrorism. On the other hand, tourism offer new social economic opportunities as the world becomes “smaller” and more welcoming. This unit addresses established and emerging global issues in tourism. To emphasise the global dimension of the issues, you will engage with internationally renowned scholars from around the world.

Summary

Unit name Global Issues in Tourism
Unit code HGA502
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Sociology and Criminology
Coordinator Professor Anne Hardy
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Learning Outcomes

  • Reflect on and critically analyse the contemporary issues that are shaping the global tourism industry
  • Assess the importance of community in engaging with the industry, and the role of the state in shaping global and national tourism policy.
  • Analyse and evaluate the impact of crises upon tourism and cultural heritage destinations
  • Communicate effectively to a diverse audience using written and/or multimedia formats.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

 

 

AssessmentGroup multimedia presentation (20%)|Critical analysis (30%)|Case study (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Introductory Videos:

  • Perspectives on the start of the pandemic - COVID-19 and Qantas

(MyLO: Interview Colin Arnott)

 

Recommended readings to help you get into the Global Issues in Tourism headspace:

  • Capocchi, A., Vallone, C., Pierotti, M. and Amaduzzi, A., 2019. Overtourism: A literature review to assess implications and future perspectives. Sustainability, 11(12), p.3303. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11123303
  • **Cheer, J.M., Milano, C. and Novelli, M., 2019. Tourism and community resilience in the Anthropocene: accentuating temporal overtourism. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 27(4), pp.554-572. https://doi.org/10.1080/09669582.2019.1578363
  • **Gössling, S.; Scott, D. & Hall, C.M. 2020. “Pandemics, tourism and global change: a rapid assessment of COVID-19”, Journal of Sustainable Tourism, DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2020.1758708
  • **James E. Stoddard , Carol E. Pollard & Michael R. Evans (2012) The Triple Bottom Line: A Framework for Sustainable Tourism Development, International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, 13:3, 233-258, DOI: 10.1080/15256480.2012.698173

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