ATD4120

Tourism development, planning and special events

(ART)

Jeff Jarvis and Victoria Peel

8 points + Intensive mode over 6 weeks + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Patterns of tourism development and infrastructure and the contemporary role of planning for Australian tourism. Key areas including ecotourism and special events. Government policy and the impacts of different forms of tourism on communities. The environment and the /landscape0 of Australian tourism. The design and implementation of tourism planning.

Assessment: Development plan (5000 words): 35% + Group presentation : 15% + Take home examination (2000 words): 40% + Class participation: 10%