1. Knowledge of model(s) of destination growth and development as covered in class.
2. A knowledge of tourist motivation and typologies and the ability to relate these to the destination
3. The essay will be word processed and demonstrate competence in English grammar and vocabulary and fluency in communication of business language, awareness of cultural differences between origin and destination regions and a degree of competence in a critical and investigative approach. The reference section of the written report will be in the Harvard format. Appropriate sources will be cited in the text.
4. Excellent students will make a reasoned discussion in a professionally written essay that leads the reader to a clear conclusion.
5. The use of the ideas of others without acknowledgment (plagiarism) will be dealt with in accordance with the University Regulations
6. The assignment will be around 1500 words and the word count should be stated at the end of the assignment.
IF YOU DONT FIND ENOUGH INFORMATION ABOUT MY CHOSEN DESTINATION YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER ONE.PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING A DIFFERENT LOCATION:
You can choose between the three destinations. Choose one destination where you can find a lot. IF YOU DONT FIND ENOUGH INFORMATION ABOUT MY CHOSEN DESTINATION YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER ONE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW BEFORE CHOOSING A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
-Introduction
1. Knowledge of model(s) of destination growth and development as covered in class.
-Criteria for identification of the stage of a resort in Butler’s Model
-Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Decline
-Type of tourists (Wickens, 1995)
-Useful references: Sharpley, 2008, Jafar, 1987, Urry, 2002, Plog, 1974, Gray, 1970, Crompton, J.L. 1979, Dann, 1981, Cohen, 1972, Boniface and Cooper, 1987
-Criteria for identification of the stage of a resort in Young’s Mode
-Early Traditional, Late Traditional, Initial Tourism, Early Tourism, Expanding Tourism, Intensive Tourism
-Push & Pull effect
2. A knowledge of tourist motivation and typologies and the ability to relate these to the destination 3. The essay will be word processed and demonstrate competence in English grammar and vocabulary and fluency in communication of business language, awareness of cultural differences between origin and destination regions and a degree of competence in a critical and investigative approach. Appropriate sources will be cited in the text. 4. Clear conclusion.
