Integrated Tourism Planning and Development

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

The interdisciplinary nature of this CU implies the use of theoretical and theoretical-practical lessons in order to implement the active and discovery methods. In this way, case studies are interpreted and different tourism plans are researched and critically analysed. To obtain approval (minimum score of 10 marks), students must choose one of the following assessment methods:
1) Exam
Assessment by final exam consists in the completion of a single written test of knowledge (100%), to be held in the respective assessment periods.
2) Continuous/periodic assessment
The continuous/periodic assessment results from the following assessment parameters
a) completion of a written and individual test of knowledge (60%);
b) completion of exercises / worksheets during classes (40%).

Learning Results

Enlighten students about the evolution of tourism worldwide, offering the opportunity to understand the main global trends with influence on tourism planning;
Provide a theoretical and practical approach for acquiring knowledge about tourism demand and supply, especially in the context of inland tourism;
Provide students with a selected set of theories, techniques and methodologies in the field of integrated and sustainable tourism development, favouring its applicability to Inland Destinations;
Promote the knowledge and mastery of the tourism planning process.

Program

1. Tourism of the future: Sector trends and worldwide evolution
2. Tourism demand (in inland destinations): Characterisation, behavioural determinants and control
3. Tourism supply (in inland destinations): Framework, evolution, differentiation and prospective analysis
4. Management models, planning and integrated development for Inland destinations: Adaptation to trade, strategy and sustainability

Grading Methods

Continuing evaluation
  • - Frequency - 60.0%
  • - Attendance and Participation - 40.0%
Exam
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Bailoa, S. & Cravo, P. (2021). O efeito da pandemia na estratégia nacional para o turismo em Portugal: O desafio da sustentabilidade. Dos Algarves: A Multidisciplinary e-Journal, 40, 31-47. DOI: 10.18089/DAMeJ.2021.40.2
Irving, M. A., Coelho, A. M. & Arruda, T. O. (2020). Turismos, sustentabilidades e pandemias: Incertezas e caminhos possíveis para planejamento turístico no horizonte da Agenda 2030. Observatório de Inovação do Turismo – Revista Acadêmica, 16(n° especial, dezembro), 74-105.
Moleiro, D. F. (2020). O planeamento do turismo urbano com vista à sustentabilidade – Uma revisão de literatura. Research, Society and Development, 9 (8), 1-30.
Netto, J. P. S. (2021). Indicadores de Sustentabilidade como Suporte ao Planejamento do Turismo: Aspectos Conceituais e Metodológicos. Rosa dos Ventos, 13 (1), 260-269. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v13i1p260