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General information

Subject type: Mandatory

Coordinator: Judith Turrión Prats

Trimester: Third term

Credits: 6

Teaching staff: 

Gonzalo Berger Mulattieri

Academic year: 2024

Teaching course: 3

Languages ​​of instruction

  • Catalan
  • Spanish

Competencies / Learning Outcomes

Basic skills

  • B1_Students have demonstrated and understood knowledge in a field of study that is based on general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects involving knowledge from the forefront of their field of study

     

  • B2_That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional way and have the skills that need to be demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of ​​study

     

Specific skills

  • E2_Analyze the impacts generated by tourism in its economic, social and environmental aspects and provide innovative solutions

  • E18_Understand the characteristics of cultural heritage management and be able to develop innovative initiatives to enhance it as a tourist attraction

General competencies

  • G3_Be able to innovate by developing an open attitude to change and be willing to re-evaluate old mental models that limit thinking

  • G2_Be able to generate ideas and solve problems, both individually and collectively

Transversal competences

  • T1_Communicate properly orally and in writing in the two official languages ​​of Catalonia

  • T2_Show willingness to learn about new cultures, experiment with new methodologies and encourage international exchange

     

  • T3. Formulate critical and well-argued reasoning, using precise terminology, specialized resources and documentation that supports these arguments.

  • T4_Show entrepreneurial leadership and leadership skills that build personal confidence and reduce fear of risk

     

  • T5_Domain the computer tools and their main applications for the ordinary academic and professional activity

  • T6.Develop tasks autonomously with a correct organization and timing of academic work

  • T7_ Develop the ability to assess inequalities due to sex and gender to design solutions.

Presentation of the subject

  • Tourism in the context of sustainability.
  • Economic, social and environmental impact of tourism.
  • The responsibility of tourism actors with sustainability: Sustainable tourism and its commitment to sustainabilityL. to sustainable destination management as an element of competitiveness.
  • Instruments for sustainable tourism planning; Measurement and control instruments. The indicators. Need, procedure and measurement techniques, models and indices.
  • Advances and research in sustainable tourism. Experiences of good practices in sustainable tourism.

The classroom (physical or virtual) is a safe space, free of sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic and discriminatory attitudes, either towards students or teachers. We trust that together we can create a safe space where we can make mistakes and learn without having to suffer the prejudices of others.

Contents

Topic 1. Tourism sustainability

1.1. Dimension of the tourism sector

1.2. Sustainable tourism

  • Economic criterion
  • Sociocultural criterion
  • Environmental criteria

1.3. Change in tourism demand preferences

1.4. The value chain of tourism. Examples of good practice

1.5. Environmental assessment of tourism

 

Subject 2. Evaluation of the impact of the tourism

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Methodologies for impact assessment

  • Economic evaluation of tourism
  • Social evaluation of tourism
     

Activities and evaluation system

- Topic 1: 2/3 of the grade and Topic 2: 1/3 of the grade

- Participation in classroom activities, individual and group work: 40% 

- Exhibitions: 10% 

- Exam: 50% 

Each part has a minimum grade of 4. In the recovery all parts can be recovered except group work. 

REFERENCES

Basic

Raya Vílchez, Josep Maria and Moreno-Torres, Ivan (2013). “Practical guide 9: introduction to economic evaluation”. Ivalua collection of practical guides. Ivalua.

Raya, Josep Maria; Martínez-Garcia, Esther and Celma, Dolors (2018). Economic and social yield of investing in hiking tourism: the case of Berguedà, Spain. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 35(2), 148-161.

Rico, Anna., Martínez-Blanco, Julia, Montlleó, M., Rodríguez, Gustavo., Tavares, Nuno., Arias, A.lbert, and Oliver-Solà, Jordi (2019). Carbon footprint of tourism in Barcelona. Tourism Management, 70, 491-504.

Complementary

Andersson, Tommy D., and Lundberg, Erik. (2013). Commensurability and sustainability: Triple impact assessments of a tourism event. Tourism management, 37, 99-109.

Barajas, Angel; Salgado, Jesica and Sánchez, Patricio (2012). "Problems of economic impact studies of sporting events." Applied Economics Studies 30 (2), 441-462.

From Rus Mendoza, Ginés (2008). "Cost-Benefit Analysis: Economic Evaluation of Investment Policies and Projects." Barcelona: Ariel.

Fernández de Córdova, Juana Catalina. (2017). Proposal of a system of tourism sustainability indicators for urban destinations. ARA: Tourism Research Journal, 7(1), 41-51.

Sancho, Amparo; Garcia, Gregorio and Rozo, Edna. (2007). Comparison of sustainability indicators for developed destinations, in development and with vulnerable populations. Annals of Tourism Research, 9(1), 150-177.

Taks, Marijke; Késenne, Stefan; Chalip, Laurnence; Green, B.Christine and Martyn, Scott (2011). “Economic Impact Analysis Versus Cost Benefit Analysis: The Case of a Medium-Sized Sport Event.” International Journal of Sport Finance, 6, 187-203.