Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY506 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY506 Course Title: DESTINATION BRANDING Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer OZAN ATSIZ (ozanatsiz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to understand the factors such as branding, branding, branding for tourism specific to the destination, and to gain knowledge and skills about how branding is done in different tourism businesses and types.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the concepts of destination branding. PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Practice Exam
LO-2 Explain the branding in tourism businesses. PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Practice Exam
LO-3 Explain branding in different types of tourism. PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Practice Exam
LO-4 Can explain branding problems PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
destination branding, branding in tourism businesses, branding problems, branding in tourism types, branding examples in different destinations
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Destination branding and related concepts Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
2 Brand equity components, brand heritage and green branding in tourism Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
3 Branding and trademark registration in tourism destinations Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
4 Legal dimension of branding in the destination and branding problems Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
5 Brand destinations and their problems in tourism Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
6 Branding and its problems in tourism businesses (Accommodation businesses) Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
7 Branding and its problems in tourism businesses (Food and beverage businesses) Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
8 mid-term exam
9 Branding and its problems in tourism enterprises (Transportation enterprises) Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
10 Branding and its problems in tourism businesses (Other businesses) Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
11 Branding in gastronomy Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
12 Branding in entertainment services Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
13 Branding in healthcare Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
14 Tourism stakeholders and branding Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
15 Digital tourism branding Narration method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brainstorming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sezgin, M. ve Köseoğlu, A. (2022). TURİZM SEKTÖRÜNDE MARKALAŞMA ANALİZLER, SORUNLAR, ÇÖZÜMLER. Eğitim Kitabevi
Required Course instruments and materials
book, computer

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) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 14 42
       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 1 3 3
mid-term exam 1 2 2
Own study for final exam 1 4 4
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 178