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Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TOİ209

TOURISM LEGISLATION

Course Code
TOİ209
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the basic concepts of tourism legislation, the legal hierarchy, and the role of national/international tourism organizations within the legal framework.
  2. Analyzes the fundamental laws and regulations regarding travel agencies, accommodation enterprises, and tourist guiding, and adapts them to operational processes.
  3. Evaluates labor law practices, employee-employer relations, and occupational health/safety legislation in the tourism sector.
  4. Examines consumer rights legislation and package tour contracts to generate legal solutions for guest complaints and operational crisis situations
  5. Complies with current legal regulations such as environmental law, sustainability legislation, and Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK / GDPR) in tourism enterprises within the framework of professional ethics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the national and international legal framework, public policies, and institutional regulations governing the tourism and hospitality sector. The legal liabilities of enterprises, consumer rights, and sectoral responsibilities within the context of labor law are analyzed. Aligned with the course learning outcomes, students gain the competency to conduct their professional activities in compliance with legal regulations and execute all tasks within the framework of professional responsibility and ethical principles.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic Concepts of Law and Introduction to Tourism Law
2nd Week Historical Development of Tourism Legislation and Legal Hierarchy
3rd Week International Tourism Law and International Organizations (UNWTO, etc.)
4th Week Tourism Encouragement Law and Related Regulations
5th Week Certification of Accommodation Facilities and Operating Regulations
6th Week Travel Agencies and Association of Travel Agencies (TURSAB) Law
7th Week Tourist Guiding Profession Law and Legal Obligations
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Labor Law in Tourism Enterprises: Employee and Employer Rights
10th Week Occupational Health, Safety, and SSI Legislation in Tourism
11th Week Law on Consumer Protection and Package Tour Contracts
12th Week Resolution of Tourism Disputes and Consumer Arbitration Committees
13th Week Information Security in Tourism Enterprises: KVKK and GDPR Regulations
14th Week Environmental Law, Sustainability Legislation, and Ethical Rules in Tourism
Recommended or Required ReadingAkgül, A. (2023). Turizm Mevzuatı: Güncel Düzenlemeler ve Uygulamalar. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
Sarıışık, M., & Özbay, G. (2022). Turizm işletmelerinde etik ve hukuki sorumluluklar üzerine bir inceleme. Turizm Akademik Dergisi, 9(1), 145-160.
T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. (2024). Turizm Yatırım ve İşletmeleri Mevzuatı Online Portalı. [Erişim adresi: ktb.gov.tr]
Yılmaz, İ. (2021). Turizm Hukuku: Temel Ders Kitabı. İstanbul: Beta Yayıncılık.
T.Uygur-H.Turgut,Son Değişikliklerle Turzim Mevzuatı, 2012, Ankara, Siyasal Yayınevi
English Resources
Barth, S. C., & Barber, A. L. (2023). Hospitality Law: Managing Legal Issues in the Hospitality Industry (6th ed.). Wiley.
Downes, J., & Paton, N. (2021). Travel Law (6th ed.). Routledge.
UNWTO. (2023). Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics. World Tourism Organization.
United Nations. (2024). Sustainable Development Goals and Tourism Legislation: A Global Perspective. [Online Report].
Can, H., & Tunçer, M. (2022). Turizm hukuku ve mevzuatı (8. Baskı). Detay Yayıncılık.
Fidan, Y. (2021). Turizm mevzuatı. Turhan Kitabevi.
T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. (2024). Turizm mevzuatı ve yasal düzenlemeler. https://teftis.ktb.gov.tr/TR-262174/turizm-mevzuati.html
Atherton, T., & Atherton, T. C. (2020). Tourism, travel and hospitality law (3rd ed.). Lawbook Co.
Downes, J., & Paton, T. (2022). Legal aspects of tourism (5th ed.). Routledge.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 10
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
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 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K2
K3
K4 X
K5 X X X X X
K6 X
K7 X
K8
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X
K12 X X X