Brief Introduction
This course introduces the basic principles of tourism master planning, enabling students to learn how communities, governments, business, and civil society can take a more inclusive and sustainable approach to planning tourism destinations worldwideCourse Summary
Learn how to plan and design sustainable tourism destinations that benefit the local community and the environment. Explore geodesign and regional planning strategies to create innovative and responsible tourism experiences.Key Learning Points
- Explore the impact of tourism on local communities and the environment
- Learn geodesign and regional planning strategies to create sustainable tourism destinations
- Understand the importance of community involvement in tourism planning
- Develop skills to create innovative and responsible tourism experiences
- Learn from real-world case studies of sustainable tourism destinations
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the impact of tourism on local communities and the environment
- Develop skills in geodesign and regional planning for sustainable tourism destinations
- Learn how to create innovative and responsible tourism experiences
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Real-world case studies
Similar Courses
- Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism: Rethinking the Future
- Sustainable Tourism Development
Related Education Paths
- Sustainability and Health Certificate
- Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental Management Professional Certificate
- Sustainability and Climate Change Professional Certificate
Notable People in This Field
- Anna Pollock
- Costas Christ
Related Books
Description
Course description
This course introduces the basic principles of tourism master planning, enabling students to learn how communities, governments, business, and civil society can take a more inclusive and sustainable approach to planning tourism destinations worldwide. Students learn to present quantitative and qualitative economic, sociocultural, and environmental data to determine the best management of vital natural and social resources, and to build scenarios that include the impacts of climate change, including approaches to mitigation and adaptation, over the next 20-30 years. A live interactive session is held using interactive geodesign methods to address key decisions in the process of design for tourism growth. Students participate in applying digital tools and analyses to a specific case. Each student generates scenarios and learns how to manage these scenarios through new approaches to governance.
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to plan and design sustainable tourism regions with this online course from Harvard University. Students have praised the course for its practical approach to geodesign, which helps them understand the impact of tourism on local communities and ecosystems.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approach to geodesignPros from User Reviews
- In-depth understanding of sustainable tourism and regional planning
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Interactive and collaborative learning environment
- Flexible online format that accommodates busy schedules
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course content to be too basic
- Limited opportunities for hands-on practice
- Course materials could be more organized and easy to navigate
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- High cost compared to similar online courses
