Activities in Tourism (3 cr)
Code: KMR0647-3003
General information
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 24.02.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Teachers
- Ilkka Lehtola
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLPRHOMA20S
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LLPREX23KH
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LLABTO23H
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
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.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Course kick-off 24.1. at 10.15. classroom 1544. Lectures, exercises/case studies, course assignment
Timing and attendance
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.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material available on moodle learning platform
Exam retakes
Exam
Learning environment
Combination of classroom teaching and independent studies
Student time use and work load
Lectures, case-studies, assignment, individual distant learning
Contents
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.
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Pre -requirements: Completed course "Basics of Tourism" or comparable knowledge
Assessment criteria
Exercises/case studies, assignment/exam
Assessment scale
1-5