ECONOMICS OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SYSTEMS - 1

This course is a core component of the Tourim Management and Sustainability programme. It is designed to equip students with theoretical concepts, models, and analytical tools to understand the systemic nature of tourism. The course establishes a theoretical framework, explores the latest scientific literature, and examines its implications—particularly in relation to analyzing the tourism supply and the evolving role of consumers in this context.
Students will gain a solid foundation for developing integration strategies between tourism hospitality businesses and complementary service sectors, such as cultural and environmental services, promotional marketing for new tourism products, and the application of ICT in destination management. The course also delves into the key management and governance challenges associated with tourism destinations. These themes will be further explored and expanded upon in the second part of the course.

1. Knowledge and Understanding
• Develop a solid understanding of the strategic and systemic relationships that define a tourist destination, using theoretical models.
• Gain insights into emerging approaches and perspectives that help interpret the dynamics of tourism supply and consumer behavior.
• Comprehend the rationale behind strategies for integrating tourism offerings and fostering the intersectoral development of a destination.
2. Applying Knowledge and Understanding
• Identify and analyze the relationships among key stakeholders in tourism systems who collectively contribute to tourism supply and demand.
• Assess the economic characteristics and growth potential of tourism systems.
• Apply relevant tools and strategies for managing tourism products and services, particularly in the context of globalization.
• Develop intervention strategies to enhance tourism integration, leveraging ICT and other innovative solutions.
3. Critical Thinking and Judgment
• Connect economic theories to specific tourism development strategies.
• Critically evaluate a destination’s ability to manage its tourism products and services, ensuring a competitive, intercultural, and sustainable tourism model.

A knowledge of the principles of Tourism Economics is advisable

Internal and External Economies in Tourism: Economic dynamics shaping the tourism sector.
Tourist Demand, Supply, and Networks: Key interactions and interdependencies within the tourism ecosystem.
Inter-Organizational Structures and Contracts: Collaborative frameworks and agreements in the tourism industry.
Models for Integrating Tourism Offerings: Approaches to creating cohesive and competitive tourism experiences.
Cross-Sector Strategies for Enhancing Tourism: Initiatives aimed at improving service quality and promoting innovative tourism products.

Compulsory literature:
1) The course text book is "The Economics of Tourism Destinations, Guido Candela, Paolo Figini, Springer Texts in Business and Economics, DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20874-4 , Publisher Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
2) other materials (slides and articles) published on the MOODLE e-learning platform

Attending Student/ Non-attending students/ other exams:
Written exam consisting of 4 open questions (to be completed within a time frame of 1 hour and 15 minutes) aimed at examining the understanding of the topics covered in chapters 3, 8 e 11 of the course textbook and the materials published on Moodle.
An example of a written exam will be uploaded to the Moodle platform. (Non-attending students can e-mail their lecturer to obtain the access key).

written

In terms of grading criteria, for both attending and non-attending students, the following benchmarks are established:

A. Scores falling within the 18-22 range will be assigned when the student demonstrates:
- Adequate knowledge and comprehension applied within the framework of the program.
- Satisfactory communication skills.

B. Scores ranging from 23 to 26 will be awarded when the student exhibits:
- Reasonable grasp of knowledge and understanding relevant to the program.
- Competent communication skills.

C. Scores in the 27-30 range signify:
- Good to excellent proficiency in understanding and applying the program's concepts.
- Fully appropriate communication skills.

D. The distinction of '30 cum laude' is granted when the student showcases:
- Profound understanding and application of program content.
- Exceptional communication skills.

The course is organized as follows:
a) theoretical lectures
b) discussion of case studies in the form of a working group
c) discussion of papers presented during lectures
The teaching materials will be available on the Moodle platform, published with the respective topics of the class and accompanied by an introduction that will helps students to understanding the course syllabus.

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments

Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development