Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TBF445

DESTINATION MARKETING

Course Code
TBF445
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the general concepts of destination marketing.
  2. Understand the principles and practices of destination marketing.
  3. Explain the differences between destination marketing and product marketing.
  4. Learn the product, price, distribution, and promotion strategies related to destination marketing.
  5. Identify industry practices and relationship marketing.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course covers the definition of destination marketing, product policies in destination markets, distribution channels, promotion strategies, pricing policies, quality practices in service, and relationship marketing.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic concepts
2nd Week Introduction to destination marketing
3rd Week Analyzing destination markets
4th Week Image in destination markets
5th Week Positioning in destination markets
6th Week Products in destination markets
7th Week Distribution in destination markets
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Promotion in destination markets
10th Week Pricing in destination service markets
11th Week Information systems in destination markets
12th Week Quality management in destination markets
13th Week Project presentations
14th Week Project presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingÖzdemir, G. (2013). Destinasyon Yönetimi ve Pazarlaması, Detay Yayıncılık: Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Project 1 25
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 30 30
Total Work Load149
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.96
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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