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FACULTY OF TOURISM / T425 - TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Code: T425 Course Title: DESTINATION MANAGEMENT Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GAYE DENİZ (gaye.yuksel@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to the teaching of the basic information necessary for the management of a destination

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To be able to determine and review travel request from various sources and create new destinations (destination) PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
PO-5 To have knowledge about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field. To interpret legal regulations related to the field and to approach existing assumptions from an interrogative viewpoint. To perform the task of the field within the framework of Laws and professional standards.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
PO-10 To work with others or independently effectively. To develop professional knowledge and skills of people working with him/her and evaluate their performance. To manage professional development of individuals or groups working under him/her.
PO-11 To communicate effectively interpersonal and intercultural and do group work. To work as a member of the team, take responsibility and manage the team.
PO-13 To communicate effectively in Turkish both verbal and written, to know at least one foreign language
PO-14 To use information and communication technologies sufficiently to meet the field needs.
Examination
LO-2 to be able to create new travel products PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
Examination
LO-3 To be able to examine the sustainable tourism current work PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
Examination
LO-4 To be able to explain tourism and destination management (principles, rules, trends and policies) PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining.
PO-9 To manage himself/herself and time and make self-criticism. To perform functions of planning, organization, coordination, direction and control, to manage technical and professional activities or projects in complex and unpredictable situations.
Examination
LO-5 To be able to explain the phases of the development of tourism PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-15 To adhere ethical values related to the field and to have social responsibility. To consider human health, social and natural environment while performing tasks related to the field.
PO-16 To have sufficient awareness about privacy and confidentiality of private life of the people service provided and take necessary measures in this respect. To protect fundamental rights and freedoms, to be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, to be tolerant and respectful. To take care of his/her personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance that is required by the field.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basis for the management of destinations, new travel products The creation of a destination sustainability, resource planning, destination marketing, destination marketing policies, and so on. is intended to address issues
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Tourism and destination management (Principles, Policies, Trends and Policies), Lecturing, discussion
2 Stages of development of tourism Lecturing, discussion
3 Economic Impacts (Tourism, and Foreign Income, Taxes Applied in tourism, money-Tourism Relations, Tourist Types) Lecturing, discussion
4 Environmental impacts (ecosystem, eco-tourism, Factors Affecting the Environment in Developed and Developing Countries) Lecturing, discussion
5 Social Impacts (Culture and Tourism, Socio-Cultural Impacts) Lecturing, discussion
6 Public Institutions and Regional Organizations Lecturing, discussion
7 The Role of the Public Sector in the Development of Tourism Lecturing, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Tourist Behaviour and Choosing a destination Lecturing, discussion
10 Tourism Marketing Lecturing, discussion
11 image Enhancement Lecturing, discussion
12 Challenges in Destination Management Lecturing, discussion
13 Challenges in Destination Management Lecturing, discussion
14 Protection of natural and cultural assets Lecturing, discussion
15 Case Studies Destination Management in Turkey Lecturing, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Gökçe Özdemir, Destinasyon Pazarlaması, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2008.
2 Youcheng WANG and Abraham PİZAM, Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications, CABI, 2011.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks, Epidiascope

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 3 6
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 2 4
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 5 20
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 5 6 30
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90