Tourism Planning

The course aims to provide a broad perspective on the role and significance of tourism in contemporary society, encouraging critical reflection on the factors and dynamics that shape its development and its territorial impacts. 

Students will be introduced to the subject of tourism planning, addressing basic concepts, principles and elements, and emphasising critical issues in the context of sustainable tourism development. Aspects such as resource management and the role of the local community will be the subject of in-depth analyses and discussions, combining theoretical reflections with the presentation of emblematic case studies at both the local and international level.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• critically reflect on the role and significance of tourism in the context of contemporary society;
• identify the key components of the tourism system;
• understand the basic concepts, approaches and principle of tourism planning;
• discuss critical issues in tourism planning for sustainable tourism development;
• analyse case studies of tourism development

Sustainable development goals

• Decent work and economic growth
• Reduced inequalities
• Sustainable cities and communities
• Responsible consumption and production
• Life on Land

• Povertà zero
• Lavoro dignitoso e crescita economica
• Industria, innovazione e infrastrutture
• Ridurre le disuguaglianze
• Città e comunità sostenibili
• Consumo e produzione responsabili

Mista

The course comprises face-to-face lectures designed to stimulate interaction between lecturer and students and encourage debate, asynchronous sessions and case studies.

Written exam and collaborative group projects.