Module Title: Introduction to Tourism
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be used such lectures, case studies, tutorials, and guest lectures. . Class and group interaction will also serve to help develop students’ comprehension and communication skills.
Module Aim: To introduce students to the concept of Tourism and its application in an Irish and international business environment. To keep up to date with developments in the Tourism industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the tourism concept, its structure and its changing patterns
LO2 Apply an appreciation of the concept of tourism through the use of case studies
LO3 Examine the key trends and challenges facing the Irish and international tourism industry
LO4 Analyse the various components of the tourism product
LO5 Examine the key management principles in tourism organisations and the key issues in relation to visitor management
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Concept of Tourism
• Introduction to Tourism, Forms of Tourism, Motivation for Travel, • Changing Tourism Patterns, Development of Mass Tourism.
The History and Structure of Tourism in Ireland
• The Structure of Irish Tourism: Government Departments, Fáilte Ireland • Tourism Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB), • Regional Tourism Authorities, Shannon Development, • The Office of Public Works (OPW), Airport Authorities • The Irish Tourist Industry Confederation (ITIC)
Tourism and the Economy
• World Tourism Growth, Irish Tourism Growth Patterns, • Regional Tourism Income, Tourism and Employment, Balance of Payments, • Tourism Investment, Current Issues
Demand: Why Do People Engage in Tourism
• What is tourism demand? Why do people go on holiday? • Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, Maslow’s hierarchy model and Tourist motivation • Consumer behaviour and tourism, The future of tourism demand.
Transport
• Transport, tourism and the tour • Land based transport • Water based transport, • The international airline industry, The airline industry in Ireland • Airline marketing • Low-cost airlines, Airline Alliances and Frequent Flyer programmes.
Accommodation and Hospitality Services
• The hospitality sector • The accommodation sector • The characteristics of the accommodation sector • The Irish hotel sector
Visitor Attractions
• Categories of Visitor Attractions • Critical success factors • Irish Visitor Attractions, • Visitor attractions and the product life cycle • Managing the visitor experience
Tour Operating and Travel Retailing
• Tour Operations, Travel Agents • Consumer issues and trends • Social networking and tourism • The role of technology
The Management of Tourism
• Managing tourism businesses • Managing operational issues • Managing service provision • Tourism innovation
Business Tourism
• Business Meetings, Incentive Travel, Exhibitions and Trade Fairs • Future of Business Tourism
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Students are required to write an essay on a specific aspect of the module 1,3,4,5 25.00 n/a
Case Studies Students will be given a case study to review based on one or more aspects of the module. 1,2,3,4,5 25.00 n/a
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Students will be required to undertake a written report based on various aspects of the module. 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 n/a
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87
Total Hours 250.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BWTEM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Tourism and Event Management 2 Mandatory
CW_BWTEM_D Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Management 2 Mandatory