Moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Assignment Writing

Unit Booklet

Qualification Pearson BTEC HND in Travel and Tourism

management

Unit 7 Sustainable Tourism Development

Level 5

Unit code D/601/1746

Unit type Core

Block start date 26th February 2018

Issue date 26th February 2018

Assignment submission date 05th August 2018

Lecture and formative assessment 20 weeks

Guided learning hours 60

Module Leader Dr. Joanna Voulgaropoulou

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Table of Contents Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Aim:................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Unit Abstract: ................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria: ........................................................................................................... 3

Unit content: .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Scheme of work ............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Recommended text and links: ...................................................................................................................................... 9

Teaching and Learning ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Methods of Delivery: .................................................................................................................................................... 10

‘Academic Misconduct’ Statement ......................................................................................................................... 11

‘Contract Cheating’ Statement: .............................................................................................................................. 11

Assessment: .................................................................................................................................................................. 11

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF ................................................................................................................................................. 12

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Introduction

Being green, being environmentally sound, seeking a sustainable lifestyle,

embarking on eco-tourism holidays – those are just a few examples of the

language of sustainable tourism. But what do they mean? How do we come to a

definition of sustainable tourism? Sustainability is now one of the most common

concepts used in tourism development discussions both academically and in

travel and tourism industry (Weaver 2007). More and more travel agencies and

tour operators are embracing travel projects which are sustainable and which

have a positive impact in the communities travelled and visited. The analytical

framework of sustainability is broad encompassing both economic, environmental

and socio-cultural impacts (see Sharpley 2003). Sustainable development is now

part of the agenda of both nations, travel organisations, airlines and also in the

accommodation sector.

Aim:

The aim of this unit is for learners to gain understanding of the rationale and

different approaches to tourism planning and development, sustainable tourism,

current issues and impacts of tourism.

Unit Abstract:

This unit aims to increase learners’ awareness of the need to plan and manage

tourism at all levels within an international, national, regional and local

frameworks. Emphasis is placed on current trends in planning for tourism

development in a range of destinations. The stages in the planning process are

identified and learners will be encouraged to apply theoretical models to practical

case studies and site visits.

The principles and philosophy of sustainable development are introduced in this

unit and learners will be required to show an in-depth understanding of issues

such as carrying capacities, environmental impact and the guest-host

relationships as they relate to current tourism initiatives, e.g. access,

conservation, enclave tourism.

Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria:

On successful completion of this unit a learner will be able to:

1. Understand the rationale for planning in the travel and tourism

industry

1.1 discuss how stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism

developments with reference to a current case study

1.2 discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector

tourism planning partnerships drawing on a current example

2. Understand different approaches to tourism planning and

development

2.1 analyse features of tourism development planning at different levels

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2.2 evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems and processes in

tourism developments

2.3 evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact

3. Understand the need for planning for sustainable tourism

3.1 justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development

3.2 analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development

3.3 analyse different stages in planning for sustainability

4. Understand current issues related to tourism development planning

4.1 evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future

wellbeing of a developing tourism destination

4.2 analyse the implications of balancing supply and demand

4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

5. Understand the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts of

tourism in developing countries and emerging destinations

5.1 compare current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country and an emerging destination where the impacts of tourism are different 5.2 evaluate, with recommendations, the future development of tourism in these destinations

Unit content:

1. Understand the rationale for planning in the travel and tourism

industry

Rationale: to achieve the determined objectives eg improved employment

opportunities, protection and conservation of wildlife, landscape, co-ordination

between public/private partners, to maximise benefits, provide infrastructure, co-

ordinate development, consumer protection; involvement of stakeholders eg

developers, tourism industry, tourists and host community; public/private

partnerships and advantages/disadvantages of; effective use of resources eg

infrastructure; natural, cultural, heritage, human resources.

2. Understand different approaches to tourism planning and

development

Planning: environmental; economic; social; international; national; regional; local;

strategic; short term; qualitative; quantitative; methods of measuring tourism

impact eg Cambridge Economic Impact Model (STEAM), Environmental Impact

Studies, Pro Poor Tourism; Responsible Tourism, interactive planning systems

and processes

Development: preservation, conservation, new build

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3. Understand the need for planning for sustainable tourism Sustainable tourism: definitions e.g. Brundtland Report (1987), Triple Bottom Line, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Principles for Sustainable Development (1995) Principles: planning considerations, benefits to the environment, the host community, the tourism industry, the visitor; factors of supply of facilities and resource weighed against demand; proposed developments e.g. infrastructure required; interdependence e.g. of society, economy and the natural environment; citizenship e.g. rights and responsibilities, participation and cooperation; future generations; sustainable change e.g. development

4. Understand current issues related to tourism development planning Current issues: conflict e.g. tension between the planner, tour operator, tourist, government, developer, local community, guest-host relationship; impacts e.g. economic, social, environmental; access e.g. balance of supply and demand, imposition of limits, pressure on finite resources; enclave tourism e.g. advantages and disadvantages to the local community, moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

5. Understand the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism in developing countries and emerging destinations

Socio-cultural: social change, changing values, crime and gambling, moral behaviour, change in family structure and roles, tourist/host/relationships, provision of social services, commercialisation of culture and art, revitalisation of customs and art forms, destruction and preservation of heritage Environmental: types of conservation and pollution e.g. air, visual, noise etc., land use, ecological disruption, pressures on infrastructure and finite resources, erosion, preservation of environment e.g. national parks, drainage, irrigation Economic: generation of employment, provision of foreign exchange, multiplier effect of tourism as contribution to the balance of payments, economic leakage, development of the private sector, foreign ownership and management Developing countries: countries eg India, Thailand, Jordan Emerging destinations: destinations for medical tourism eg India, Thailand, Hungary; other destinations eg Bulgaria, Qatar, Shanghai

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Scheme of work

Awarding Body: Pearson BTEC Course: BTEC HND IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT Unit: UNIT 7 - SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Wk Lecture Schedule Outcome of session Activity/seminar and formative assessment

Resources

1

Introduction to the module Address the mode of assessment Group discussion about the scenario with regards to the assignment and relevant tasks to be addressed

Awareness of the module content Challenges to the LO to be addressed

Case study and group discussion

Module outline and qualification frame work

2

LO1 Understand the rationale planning in travel and tourism industry 1.1 Discuss how stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments with reference to a current case study

Understand the principles of planning Be able to explain different approaches to planning Be able to review benefits of planning for tourism development

Case study, activities, group discussion, research, addressing AC 1.1

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites

3

1.2 Discuss the advantages and

disadvantages of public/private sector

tourism planning partnerships drawing on

the Filipinos case study

Advantages and disadvantages of the sector

Case study, activities, group discussion, research, addressing AC 1.2

Power Point presentation, activities, Internet websites, videos

4

2.1 Analyse features of tourism development planning at different levels 2.2 Evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism developments

Features of tourism planning at different levels Be able to explain different approaches to planning and development

Case study, activities, group discussion, research, addressing AC 2.1 & AC 2.2

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites

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5 2.3 Evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact

Understand methods for measuring tourism impacts

Case studies, addressing AC 2.3

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites

6 Assignment draft of Task 1 Recap and Formative feedback on LO1

Question and answer Assignment brief

7

3.1 Justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development 3.2 Analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development

Define sustainable tourism Explain sustainable development Understand the principles of sustainability and sustainable tourism

Case studies, discussion, group tasks, addressing AC 3.1 and AC 3.2

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites, videos

8

3.3 Analyse different stages in planning for sustainability

Be able to explain the rationale behind sustainable planning Explain the benefits of sustainability for private and public authorities

Case study, activities,

group discussion,

research, addressing AC

3.3

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites, movies

9 Assignment draft of Task 2 Recap and Formative feedback

on LO2

Question and answer Assignment brief

10 Revision addressing Task 3 Recap and Formative feedback

on LO3

Question and answer Assignment brief

11

4.1 Evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future wellbeing of a developing tourism destination

Be able to explain current stakeholder issues in sustainable planning

Case study, activities,

group discussion,

research, addressing AC

4.1

PowerPoint presentation, activities, Internet websites, movies

12 4.2 Analyse the implications of balancing supply and demand

Be able to explain current stakeholder issues in sustainable planning

Group discussion,

research, addressing AC

4.2

PowerPoint

presentation, case

studies, websites

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4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

Explain enclave tourism Evaluate moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

Case study, activities,

group discussion research,

addressing AC 4.3

PowerPoint

presentation,

14 Assignment draft task 4 Recap and Formative feedback

on LO4

Question and answer Assignment brief

15

5.1 Compare current issues associated with

tourism development in a developing

country and an emerging destination where

the impacts of tourism are different

Compare developing and developed tourism destinations Explain examples of current

issues

Case study, activities, group discussion, research, addressing AC 5.1

PowerPoint

presentation,

activities, Internet

websites

16

5.2 Evaluate, with recommendations, the future development of tourism in these destinations Case study addressing LO5

Compare developing and developed tourism destinations Make recommendations, the future development of tourism in these destinations

Case study, activities,

group discussion,

research, addressing 5.2

PowerPoint

presentation, video,

activities, Internet

websites

17 Oral Presentation Task 3 Addressing LO3 Question and answer PowerPoint presentation

18 Oral Presentation Task 3 Addressing LO3 Question and answer PowerPoint presentation,

19 Assignment draft task 5 Recap and Formative feedback on LO5

Question and answer Assignment brief

20 Assignment Support and submission week Formative feedback all LOs

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Recommended text and links:

 Cooper, C., Fletcher. J., Fyall, A., Gilbert, D. (2008) Tourism: Principles and Practice. London: Routledge. Hall, M. & A. Lew ( 1998) Sustainable Tourism : A Geographical Perspective. London: CAB.

 Harris, R., Williams, P., Griffin, T. (2002) Sustainable Tourism: A Global Perspective. London: Routledge

 Page S.J. , & Connell, J (2006) Tourism: A Modern Synthesis, 2nd Edition Thomson Learning, London;

 Sharpley, R (2003) Tourism, Tourist and Society, Huntindon: ELM Publications

 Swarbrooke, J. (1999) Sustainable Tourism Management. Oxford: CABI Publishing.

 Weaver, D. (2007) Sustainable Tourism. London: Routledge. Journals and newspapers

 Journal of Sustainable Tourism

 Annals of Tourism Research

 Tourism Management

 European Journal of Tourism Research

 Current Issues in Travel & Tourism

 Annals of American Geographers

 Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers Online Resources: http://www.sustainabletourism.net/ http://sdt.unwto.org/content/about-us-5 http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/mods/theme_c/mod16.html http://www.wtm.com

http://www.sustainabletourism.net/
http://sdt.unwto.org/content/about-us-5
http://www.unesco.org/education/tlsf/mods/theme_c/mod16.html
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Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning Activities: The module tutor(s) will aim to combine lectures with tutorial activities. This environment will provide opportunities for the student to understand the course material through case study and text and to apply it in a practical way. The intent is to facilitate interactive class activities and discussion about the significant role of research in a global and local business environment. Teaching Ethos: The College’s approach towards teaching and learning is simple and effective. The main aim of UKCBC is to assist learners in maximising their potential by ensuring that they are taught clearly and effectively. This will enable students to engage in the learning environment and promote success in both their academic studies and subsequent career.

Methods of Delivery:

LECTURES: These will be developed around the key concepts as mentioned in the indicative course content and will use a range of live examples and cases from business practice to demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts. This method is primarily used to identify and explain key aspects of the subject so that learners can utilise their private study time more effectively. SEMINARS: These are in addition to the lectures. The seminars are designed to give learners the opportunity to test their understanding of the material covered in the lectures and private study with the help of reference books. This methodology usually carries a set of questions identified in advance. Seminars are interactive sessions led by the learners. This method of study gives the learner an excellent opportunity to clarify any points of difficulty with the tutor and simultaneously develop their oral communication skills. CASE STUDIES: An important learning methodology is the extensive use of case studies. They enable learners to apply the concepts that they learn in their subjects. The learners have to study the case, analyse the facts presented and arrive at conclusions and recommendations. This assists in the assessment of the learner’s ability to apply to the real world the tools and techniques of analysis which they have learnt. The case study serves as a supplement to the theoretical knowledge imparted through the course work.

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‘Academic Misconduct’ Statement ‘Academic Misconduct’ is a term used to describe a deliberate attempt by a student to take unfair advantage over other students to undermine the

quality, standards and credibility of the programmes and qualifications offer by UKCBC. Academic Misconduct includes: plagiarism; collusion;

falsification; replication; cheating; bribery; and impersonation. A student suspected of Academic Misconduct will be investigated by the College and

appropriate action will be taken.

‘Contract Cheating’ Statement: ‘Contract Cheating’ is defined by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as occurring when, “a third party completes work for a student who then

submits it to an education provider as their own, where such input is not permitted.” Such third party companies have become known as ‘essay

mills’, and it is the responsibility of students to avoid contact and association with such third party companies throughout their entire period of study.

A student suspected of Contract Cheating will be investigated by the College and appropriate action will be taken.

Assessment:

The module will be assessed meeting all the LO as specified by the awarding body, Pearson BTEC. Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified. Contribution: 100% of the module Details: enclosed in the assignment brief

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Unit Number and title 7: Sustainable Tourism Development

Qualification Pearson BTEC HND Travel and Tourism Management

Level 5

Start Date 26/02/2018

Issue date 26/02/2018

Deadline/ Hand-in 05/08/2018 (23:59)

Assessor

Assignment title: Sustainable Tourism Development

The purpose of the assignment:

The aim of this unit is for learners to gain understanding of the rationale and different approaches to tourism planning and development, sustainable tourism, current issues and impacts of tourism.

Scenario for Task 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Qatar is a country with rich culture and history in the Middle East. Qatar hosts around 80

sports events annually, and is host to 2019 World Athletics Championships, 2022 FIFA

World Cup and 2023 FINA World Swimming Championships. Qatar also hosts over 150

business conferences annually. Qatar is building more hotels to meet the increasing

demand.

Qatar National Vision 2030 was launched in 2011 and Tourism has been designated as

a priority sector for sustainable long-term development and economic diversification.

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) launched the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy

(QNTSS) 2030 a catalyst for sustainable tourism development through 2030. Qatar has

received on average a 6% growth rate in tourist arrivals for the period 2012-2016.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and QTA organised this year’s World Tourism

Day, held on 27 September, focused on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development.

Celebrated in line with the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for

Development, and dedicated to exploring the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs). On the Agenda was also the presentation of the Qatar

National Tourism Sector Strategy, 2030 which advances sustainable approaches.

“Last year alone, 1.235 million travellers crossed international borders in one single year.

By 2030, this 1.2 billion will become 1.8 billion. The question, as we celebrate World

Tourism Day 2017, is how we can enable this powerful global transformative force, these

1.8 billion opportunities, to contribute to make this world a better place and to advance

sustainable development in all its three pillars. This World Tourism Day, whenever you

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travel, wherever you travel, remember to respect nature, respect culture and respect your

host,” said UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai.

To achieve sustainable tourism development goals, QTA and its partners in the public,

and private sector is organising training events for all stakeholders involved in the travel

and tourism sector in order to create awareness of the impacts of tourism and the need

for sustainable business practices.

Task 1 (LO, AC1.1, 1.2, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3) (approx. 800 words)

You work as a Junior Consultant at International Tourism Consultancy, based in London,

United Kingdom. Your consultancy firm has been given a training contract by QTA to

organise workshops on sustainability. You have been asked by your line manager to

design a leaflet to be included in a training pack on the rationale for planning in the travel

and tourism industry with reference to Qatar. The leaflet should address the following:

1. Understand the rationale for planning in the travel and tourism industry

P1.1 Discuss how stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments with

reference to Qatar.

P1.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector tourism planning

partnerships drawing examples Qatar.

Task 2 (LO2, AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3) (approx. 1000 words) Your second task as a Junior Consultant is to write a report on different approaches to tourism planning and development in Qatar. You should analyse features of tourism development planning at different levels, evaluate the significance of planning systems and processes in tourism development, and evaluate different methods available to measure the impact of tourist with reference to Qatar. Address the case study for the purpose and answer the following:

2. Understand different approaches to tourism planning and development

P 2.1 Analyse features of tourism development planning at different levels with reference

to the Qatar.

P 2.2 Evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism

development with reference to Qatar.

P 2.3 Evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact with reference to

Qatar.

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Task 3 (LO3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3)

You are still working as a Junior Consultant at International Tourism Consultancy, and are required to give 10 minutes oral presentation to participants in the workshop organised by QTA on the rationale for sustainable tourism planning in Qatar. You should justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development, analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development and finally to analyse different stages in planning for sustainability with reference to Qatar. Provide a PowerPoint presentation with presentation notes addressing the

following:

3. Understand the need for planning for sustainable tourism

P 3.1 Justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development with

reference Qatar

P 3.2 Analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development with

reference to Qatar

P 3.3 Analyse different stages in planning for sustainability with reference Qatar.

Your assessor may provide an observation record to confirm whether this has been

achieved

Guidelines for making an oral presentation:

1. This is an individual presentation.

2. You are expected to prepare a PowerPoint presentation lasting no more than 10

minutes approx. 10-12 slides with presentation notes.

3. You will cover assessment and grading criteria associated with LO3 provided

within the assignment brief

4. Your assessor will allocate you a set time and date for your presentation.

5. Your assessor may ask you questions during or after your presentation.

6. A copy of your presentation, along with any notes or handouts, must be uploaded

to Ulearn along with your written assignment. You need to convert the PPT

presentation and notes into a word document. Further guidance will be provided

in class and on Ulearn.

7. Your assessor may be joined by another member of the academic team to observe

your presentation.

8. Please contact your assessor or Programme Leader if you have any questions or

concerns regarding your presentation.

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Task 4 (LO4, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3) (approx. 1000 words)

You are still working as Junior Consultant at International Tourism Consultancy, you have

been asked by your line manager to write a draft magazine article on the current issues

related to tourism development planning in Qatar. You should evaluate methods of

resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future wellbeing of Qatar, analyse the

implications of balancing supply and demand, and finally to evaluate the moral and ethical

issues of enclave tourism in Qatar.

Address the 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 below:

4. Understand current issues related to tourism development planning

P 4.1 Evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future wellbeing

of a developing tourism destination such as Qatar

P 4.2 Analyse the implications of balancing supply and demand with reference to Qatar.

P 4.3 Evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism in Qatar

Task 5 (LO5, AC5.1, 5.2, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3) (approx. 1000 words)

You are still working as a Junior Consultant at International Tourism Consultancy, and your line manager has been impressed with your work so far. Your final task is to write a report on the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism in developing countries and emerging destinations. You should choose one developing country from Bhutan, Gambia, Jordan, Colombia, Mauritius, Uganda, Zambia, Mexico AND one from an emerging destination such as Qatar, Tibet, Mozambique, Bolivia, Israel, Bulgaria and Hungary. You MUST choose at least one developing country and one emerging destination. You can continue to use Qatar as one of the You are required to write a report to compare current issues associated with tourism

development in a developing country and an emerging destination where the socio-

cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism are different and evaluate, with

recommendations, the future development of tourism in these chosen destinations.

The report should address the following:

5. Understand the socio-cultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism

in developing countries and emerging destinations

P 5.1 - Compare current issues associated with tourism development in a developing

country and an emerging destination where the impacts of tourism are different. Your

report should be professionally presented such as using comparative tables.

P 5.2 – Evaluate, with recommendations, the future development of tourism in these

chosen destinations.

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Assignment Guidelines

 Produce evidence as specified for each task. Use a standard report structure

where requested, Word-process the report and use a Normal script of a proper

font size 12. Complete the title page.

 It should be uploaded to Ulearn platform before the deadline. Assignments

submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating circumstances

supported by valid evidence.

 Academic misconduct must be avoided.

 Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each

question clearly.

 Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard

referencing system. All work should be comprehensively referenced and all

sources must be fully acknowledged.

 Try to give the page numbers, publishers' details and the year of publication

 In order to pass you need to address all the LO

 In order to get a merit you need to first pass and then address the characteristics

of M1, M2, M3

 In order to get a Distinction you need to first pass, address all the merit

characteristics and then address the characteristics of D1, D2 and D3.

‘Academic Misconduct’ Statement:

‘Academic Misconduct’ is a term used to describe a deliberate attempt by a student

to take unfair advantage over other students to undermine the quality, standards

and credibility of the programmes and qualifications offer by UKCBC. Academic

Misconduct includes: plagiarism; collusion; falsification; replication; cheating;

bribery; and impersonation. A student suspected of Academic Misconduct will be

investigated by the College and appropriate action will be taken.

‘Contract Cheating’ Statement:

‘Contract Cheating’ is defined by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) as

occurring when, “a third party completes work for a student who then submits it to

an education provider as their own, where such input is not permitted.” Such third

party companies have become known as ‘essay mills’, and it is the responsibility

of students to avoid contact and association with such third party companies

throughout their entire period of study. A student suspected of Contract Cheating

will be investigated by the College and appropriate action will be taken.

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Commonly Used command words

Analyse These tasks require you to explore the different aspects of an issue, considering the relative significance of each. You would normally need to explore causal relationships, examining how an action will lead to a particular reaction. This type of task would not normally require you to make judgements, but rather to drill down into an issue, exploring relationships in depth.

Assess This requires you to weigh up the positive and negative aspects of something. Alternatively, it might require you to explore the important and unimportant aspects of an argument. You should build these strands into a balanced argument before reaching a final balanced conclusion.

Critically analyse

This is a term you are unlikely to have seen before on your Level 3 or A level courses. This is when you have to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the ideas of a theorist or claims made by a professional body before reaching a final, balanced conclusion. You would normally begin by presenting the initial idea and arguments in favour of it, before introducing contradictory arguments. When you present the arguments, you should present their relative merits (e.g. their strengths and weaknesses) before summarising your arguments and reaching a final conclusion.

Compare Identify similarities and differences between two or more factors

Discuss Consider different aspects of a theme or topic, how they interrelate, and the extent to which they are important.

Evaluate This type of question will require you to give an opinion on an issue, which you should support with relevant evidence. You should ensure that your response provides a balanced view of the issue, exploring points for and against your argument. This should lead to an overall conclusion where you summarise your main arguments and explain how you have come to your final decision.

Justify This requires you to provide arguments in support of a particular interpretation of or perspective on something. This should be based on the use of theoretical justifications applied to normal business practice.

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Assessment criteria for a pass

Learning Outcomes: Assessment Criteria

In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you can:

Task Number

LO 1: Understand the rationale for planning in the travel and tourism industry

1.1 Discuss how stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments with reference to a current case study

1

1.2 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector tourism planning partnerships drawing on a current example

1

LO 2: Understand different approaches to tourism planning and development

2.1 Analyse features of tourism development planning at different levels 2

2.2 Evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism developments

2

2.3

Evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact 2

LO 3: Understand the need for planning for sustainable tourism

3.1 Justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development

3

3.2 Analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development

3

3.3 Analyse different stages in planning for sustainability 3

LO 4: Understand current issues related to tourism development planning

4.1

Evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future wellbeing of a developing tourism destination

4

4.2 Analyse the implications of balancing supply and demand 4

4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism 4

LO 5: Understand the sociocultural, environmental and economic impacts of tourism in developing countries and emerging destinations

5.1 Compare current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country and an emerging destination where the impacts of tourism are different

5

5.2 Evaluate, with recommendations, the future development of tourism in these destinations

5

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Guidance in addition to the Pass criteria’s, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following Merit and Distinction grades.

Merit grade Description:

Contextualisation

M1. Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions.

Relevant theories and techniques have been applied

To achieve M1, you will make use of relevant theories explaining the concepts of sustainable development (3.1), sustainable tourism (3.2) and enclave tourism (4.3), apply relevant analytical techniques to evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interest (4.1) and make an effective judgement analysing the implications of balancing supply and demand (4.2) and stages in planning for sustainability (3.3)

Effective judgements have been made

M2. Select/ design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques.

A range of methods and techniques have been applied

To achieve M2, you will utilise suitable techniques to discuss public/private sector tourism planning and stakeholders’ benefits from this process (1.1 and 1.2), analyse features of tourism planning (2.1) and evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems (2.2). You will also use a range of sources of information to evaluate different methods to measure tourism impacts (2.3) and apply relevant techniques in order to compare them in emerging and developing countries (5.1 and 5.2)

A range of sources of information used.

Appropriate learning methods/ techniques applied.

M3. Present and communicate appropriate findings.

Appropriate structure and approach has been used.

To achieve M3, the work you present should be appropriately structured and technical language should accurately be used across the tasks 1 to 5 address the Learning Outcomes as specified.