Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Sustainable Tourism Development
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Việt
3. Course Code:
TOU515102
4. Credits:
3
5. Course Objectives:
The course provides foundational knowledge on the principles and applications of sustainable development within the tourism industry. Students will gain a thorough understanding of sustainability and learn how to integrate it into destination management practices, while mastering the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of tourism development.
The course emphasizes the development of skills to analyze the impacts of tourism activities on destinations and to apply effective management tools. Students will be trained to identify and propose solutions that minimize negative impacts, promoting balanced and sustainable development.
Additionally, the course fosters self-directed learning and encourages a respect for diverse values, instilling the principles of sustainable development in students' professional practices.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
The course is intended as an introduction to the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the field of tourism. The analysis will cover the principles of sustainable tourism and its practical application from the point of view of the tourism destinations and tourism businesses as well. One of the basic goals will be to better know the theoretical and practical aspects of environmental management in the tourism sector, as well as issues related to economic and social sustainability of tourism development.