Credit Points 10

Coordinator Joseph Cheer Opens in new window

Description While the intersecting industries and mobilities that comprise the ‘visitor economy’ (e.g. tourism, events, international education, business travel, hospitality, accommodation, transport, etc.) have traditionally been observed individually, there is a growing recognition of the need for holistic approach to planning and managing these diverse sectors. This is especially important for accomplishing sustainability outcomes. In this subject, students will learn about principles and strategies for managing sustainable visitor economies. Industry and government stakeholders will share case-studies detailing their experiences managing visitor economies.

School Social Sciences

Discipline Tourism

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 6 subject

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse the role of visitor economies in different destination contexts.
2. Evaluate principles and strategies for managing visitor economies. 
3. Evaluate sustainable development goals in relation to visitor economies.
4. Propose strategies for managing visitor economies sustainably. 

Subject Content

1. Visitor economies.
2. Integrated sustainable destination management.
3. The economics of sustainable tourism.
4. Regional development.
5. Innovation, resilience and adaptation.