IPLUSO 520

Introduction to Tourism

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Introduction to Tourism curricular unit aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the core concepts that define the broad field of tourism. Its main objective is to provide an overview of tourism as an economic and social phenomenon that has emerged from the dynamics of modern societies and is currently undergoing a paradigm shift, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an introductory course, it is designed to equip students with essential concepts that will be explored in greater depth in subsequent units within the study plan. Through thematic lectures, study visits, and seminars with tourism professionals, students will be introduced to key concepts and operational practices in the tourism industry. Additionally, the course seeks to raise awareness of socio-professional integration, encouraging students to develop their skills and reflect on their interests within the various dimensions of tourism activity.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1.Introduction to Tourism  - Tourism: evolution, concepts and definitions  - Reasons for travel  - Tourism as a multidisciplinary activity  - Social and economic importance of tourism  2. Tourist flows  - Concept of tourism flows  - Importance of tourism flows analysis  - Main tourist flows in the world  3. Classification and types of tourism  - Outbound and inbound tourism  - The various types of tourism  4. Tourism demand and supply.  - Definitions, characteristics, components and determining factors.  - Tourist decision cycle  5. Tourist destinations  - Tourist destination concept  - Life cycle of the tourist destination  - Analysis of the competitiveness and positioning of various tourist destinations  - UNESCO World Heritage in Portugal  6. Tourism products  - Tourism product concept  - Life cycle of the tourism product  - Main tourism products  7. Tourism in the post-modern age  - Principles of Sustainability in Tourism  - Global Code of Ethics for tourism  - Supranational tourism organizations
• ObjectivosObjectives

  The objectives of this curricular unit are to provide students with familiarisation with the concepts of tourism and leisure, facilitating an organized structure of this whole area of knowledge so that the student is able to: - characterize the different types of tourism; - understand the structure and functionality of the tourism system; - analyze and understand the factors of tourism development both from the perspective of supply and demand; - analyze the factors of motivation and consumer behavior in tourism; - understand the structure and organization of the sector; - develop, in an introductory way, the critical reflection of what tourism planning should be, through the identification of the impacts (positive and negative) caused by the activity.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Capocchi, A., Vallone, C., Amaduzzi, A., & Pierotti, M. (2019). Is ¿overtourism¿a new issue in tourism development or just a new term for an already known phenomenon?. Current Issues in Tourism , 1-5. Fletcher, J., Fyall, A., Gilbert, D., Wanhill, S. (2018). Tourism: Principles and Practice (6 th Edition). Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Pearson. Li, G., & Wu, D. C. (2019). Introduction to the special issue: Tourism forecasting¿New trends and issues. Page, S. J., & Connell, J. (2020). Tourism: A modern synthesis . Routledge. Patuleia, M. (2017). Abordagens sobre o turismo residencial e resorts integrados, in Umbelino, Jorgee Dias, Francisco (Eds) Planeamento e Desenvolvimento Turístico, Oeiras: Lidel.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to engage with the real world by interacting with professionals working in national and international tourism and hospitality companies. This contact aims to foster creative skills and the ability to solve increasingly complex problems. To this end, several thematic seminars and study visits will be organized in collaboration with the curricular unit Academic and Professional Skills. The Flipped Classroom methodology will also be applied through group work focused on problem-solving, case studies, and peer-to-peer learning.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não