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Course Description
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Course Name
Sustainable Tourism Lab
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Host University
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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Location
Milan, Italy
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Area of Study
Economics, Environmental Sustainability, Tourism
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites, but it is strongly recommended to attend in parallel the “Green Management & Sustainability” course.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Description
The tourism industry is worth around $7.7 trillion all over the world, moving around 960 million people internationally in 2022. For many countries, the tourism industry has become one of the main sources of income. However, the impact on local economies and communities, that is, the ‘environmental and social impact’ of mobility, are significant. Sustainable tourism aims to minimize the negative impacts of tourism and maximize the positive ones, promoting responsible development of the sector. One of the most promising perspectives for achieving a better use of resources and reducing the impact of the industry is the one proposed by circular economy. By approaching sustainable tourism through the analysis of key concepts and significant case studies, this course is aimed at analyzing the tourism sector under the lenses of sustainability and circular economy, and to bring the change in the businesses that are promoted in the UN
Sustainable Development Goals. These ambitious and engaging goals will be supported by practicing some key tools in order to prepare a proposal for a sustainable tourism initiative in the Sustainable Tourism Lab.
The main goals of this course are the following:
• Provide students with an in-depth understanding of the principles of sustainable tourism and circular economy.
• Develop students' skills to critically analyze the different aspects of sustainable tourism and circular economy through case study analysis and labs.
• Foster understanding and application of the main tools and techniques for planning and managing sustainable tourism initiatives.
• Raise students' awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism and circular economy for environmental protection, local development, and community well-being.
Course contents
Tourism management, sustainable tourism, circular economy.Program Overview
Module 1:
• Introduction to tourism industry and sustainable tourism
• Destination management and stakeholders in the tourism industry
• Triple bottom-line approach to tourism
• Definitions of Sustainable Tourism Management
Module 2:
• Circular economy principles
• Circular practices in tourism
• Labels and certifications in tourism industry for circular economy
• Organizing circular initiatives in tourism industry
• Communicating circular initiatives in tourism industry
• Monitoring and Reporting circular initiatives
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
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