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TRM221: Managing Destinations in a Globalised Economy

Module Title Managing Destinations in a Globalised Economy
Module Code TRM221
Module Tutor Angela Kalisch
School Leisure
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass TRM121
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module highlights the development of international destinations in the context of globalisation and the interrelationship between local and global decision-making processes.
Indicative Syllabus Topics will include: analysis of the roles of local, national, regional and international stakeholders in destinations and their interrelationships; the power and politics of decision-making; the challenges of implementing tourism policy in the context of competing interests in international destinations; operational priorities of market entry for tourism intermediaries; the importance of local enterprise development; the dynamics between promotional priorities and quality management; priorities for government agencies in supporting the tourism development process; and the analysis and application of relevant sustainable tourism development strategies.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of this module students should be able to:
a) Analyse and apply relevant destination development models in a variety of tourism settings
b) Analyse the tourism policy context in the development of international destinations
c) Assess and evaluate the importance and influence of a variety of local, national, regional and international stakeholders in relation to destination development
d) Analyse critical issues associated with the operation of tourism businesses at local level
e) Critically discuss a variety of approaches for managing conflicting interests in international destinations



ii. Skills
Student will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module:
a) Communication and Literacy
b) Problem Solving
c) Independent Learning and Working
d) Working with Others
e) Information and Communication Technology
Learning and Teaching Activities Lectures and tutorials 16%, Self- study (reading, group work, tutorials) 50%, Completion of assessments 34%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 60% Coursework: Standard (2500 words or equivalent)
002: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group Presentation (25 minutes) and Group Report (1000 words or equivalent)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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