Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

Aim for the course is to introduce range of activities which have impact on travel motivations and travel experiences. Activities in tourism are described on the context of different destinations and their resources. Students will understand the meaning of nature tourism, rural tourism and SIT (Special Interest Tourism). Micro- and SME- business as a part of tourism activities.

Toteutustapa ja opetusmenetelmät

Course kick-off 24.1. at 10.15. classroom 1544. Lectures, exercises/case studies, course assignment.

Ajoitus ja läsnäolo

16.01.2023 - 24.02.2023
Optional professional visit to Matka2023 Travel Fair Helsinki Thu 19.1. - registration: https://matka.messukeskus.com/tradevisitors/?lang=en#register
Course kick-off 24.1. at 10.15. classroom 1544.
Final deadline for exercises and assignment return is Fri 10th of March 2023
Registration and acceptance to course: Students secure their place by attending the initial lesson or by submitting the first learning assignment (=exercise 1) within given deadline.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Material available on moodle learning platform

Uusintamahdollisuudet

Exam

Oppimisympäristö

Combination of classroom teaching and independent studies

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Lectures, case-studies, assignment, individual distant learning

Sisältö

Key concepts related to activity tourism. Activity tourism business among travel industry – activity tourism market. Travel motivations and travel experiences of activity travelers. Different destinations and their resources for activity tourism. Activity tourism, adventure tourism, nature tourism, rural tourism and SIT (Special Interest Tourism). Micro- and SME- business as a part of tourism activities.

Lisätietoja opiskelijalle: mm. edeltävä osaaminen

Pre -requirements: Completed course "Basics of Tourism" or comparable knowledge

Arviointimenetelmät

Exercises/case studies, assignment/exam

Arviointiasteikko

1-5