SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

TOİ205

Course Code: TOİ205
Semester: Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Third Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Analyzes the fundamental principles, historical development, and environmental, economic, and socio-cultural dimensions of sustainable tourism within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
Evaluates the impacts of accommodation enterprises on the local ecosystem and develops eco-friendly and efficient operational strategies in areas such as energy, water, and waste management.
Identifies deceptive greenwashing practices in the tourism industry and interprets their effects on consumer trust using contemporary research/analysis methods such as surveys and text mining.
Examines global sustainable tourism standards and international certification programs (GSTC, Green Key, etc.) and conducts tourism activities within the framework of professional ethical rules and legal regulations.
Designs alternative tourism models (ecotourism, rural tourism, etc.) that support the well-being of local communities and cultural heritage, and takes independent initiatives to enhance the guest experience.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course investigates the long-term ecological, economic, and socio-cultural impacts of tourism development on a global scale. Topics such as alternative tourism models, carbon footprint management, and the development of local communities are analyzed using objective data. Through the course learning outcomes, students acquire the skills to adopt nature conservation principles in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and integrate these principles into sectoral practices.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Sustainable Tourism: Basic Concepts and Historical Development
2^nd Week	UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and Tourism
3^rd Week	Environmental Impacts of Tourism: Climate Change, Carbon Footprint, and Biodiversity
4^th Week	Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism and Community-Based Tourism
5^th Week	Economic Impacts of Tourism: Local Development and the Leakage Effect
6^th Week	Resource Management in Accommodation: Energy, Water, and Solid Waste
7^th Week	Sustainable Tourism Standards and Certifications (GSTC, Green Key)
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Alternative Tourism Models: Ecotourism, Rural Tourism, and Slow Tourism
10^th Week	Sustainable Tourism Marketing and Eco-Conscious Consumer Behavior
11^th Week	The Problem of Greenwashing in Hospitality and Ethical Responsibility
12^th Week	Methods for Measuring Consumer Trust: Surveys and Text Mining Applications
13^th Week	Destination Management Organizations (DMO) and Stakeholder Collaboration
14^th Week	The Future of Sustainable Tourism: Circular Economy and Smart Destinations

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Kozak, N. (Ed.). (2022). Sürdürülebilir turizm: Kavramlar, uygulamalar ve yeni yaklaşımlar (4. Baskı). Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Özdemir, G., & Yılmaz, H. (2023). Konaklama sektöründe yeşil aklama algısının tüketici güveni ve davranışsal niyetlere etkisi. Turizm Akademik Dergisi, 10(2), 145-162.
3. T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. (2023). Türkiye sürdürülebilir turizm programı ve kriterleri. https://tga.gov.tr/surdurulebilir-turizm-programi/
4. Font, X., & McCabe, S. (2017). Sustainability and marketing in tourism: Its time to be brilliant. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 25(7), 869-883.
5. Legrand, W., Sloan, P., & Chen, J. S. (2023). Sustainability in the hospitality industry: Principles of sustainable operations (4th ed.). Routledge.
6. Weaver, D. B. (2021). Sustainable tourism: Theory and practice (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
7. Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). (2024). GSTC industry criteria for hotels. https://www.gstcouncil.org/

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Discussion
Project

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	20
Assignment	2	30
Project	1	20
Total(%)		70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		30
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	9	9
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	9	9
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			3
ECTS Credit of the Course			3

Language of Instruction

Turkish

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