Moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

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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

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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

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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

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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,