Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR517 - TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)

Code: TR517 Course Title: PROMOTION IN TOURISM BUSINESS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer BURCU GÜLSEVİL BELBER (bbelber@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To give students general information about the promotion in tourism business

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Learn about promotion activities in tourism enterprises PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country.
PO-4 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Understand the impact of promotion of tourism enterprises PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country.
PO-4 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition and Importance of Tourism Promotion, Objectives and Characteristics of Tourism Promotion, Tourism Promotion Strategy, Tourism Promotion and Communication Process, Tourism Image, Promotional Tools Used in Tourism, Tourism Advertising, Tourism Personal Sales, Tourism Promotion and Publicity, Tourism Information and Lobbying, Tourism Information and Lobbying, Tourism Propaganda and Sponsorship, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Promotion Activities
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Concept of Tourism Marketing Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
2 Definition and Importance of Tourism Promotion Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
3 Promotional Tools in Tourism- Factors Affecting Promotion Mix Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
4 The Stages that should be Followed to Establish an Effective Promotion System- Preparation of Promotion Budget in Tourism Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
5 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Advertisement Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
6 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Advertisement Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
7 Review of course Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Personal Sales Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
10 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Public Relation Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
11 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Public Relation Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
12 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Sales Development Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
13 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Direct Marketing Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
14 Promotional Tools in Tourism: Direct Marketing Project Presentation, Question- Answer, Discussion
15 Review of course Lecturing, Question- Answer
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Avcıkurt, Cevdet vd,. (2009). Turizm İşletmelerinin Pazarlanmasında 7p ve 7c, Değişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
2 Kotler, Philip. (2000). ‘‘Marketing Management Millenium Edition, Custom Edition for University of Phoenix ’’. Tenth Edition. Pearson Education, United States of America, : 4.
3 Kozak, Nazmi. (2012). ‘‘Turizm Pazarlaması ’’, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara 2012.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Slide Projector

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 3 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 9-14 18 30
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 3 30

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 14 42
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 3 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 3 12
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180