Territory, Tourism and Development

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit consists of theoretical and practical classes.

Theoretical classes are the fundamental matrix for the presentation of the program contents, based mainly on expository methods (supported by computer and electronic resources).

Practical classes aim to broaden reflection and deepen knowledge of the subjects taught in theoretical classes, through critical analysis of texts, participation of reference entities, study visits, and carrying out initial research work (supported by bibliography review, databases and fieldwork).

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit aims to develop students' abilities to acquire, consolidate and apply knowledge about territory, tourism and development. At the end of the semester, students should be able to:

a) Recognize the relevance of tourist activity for territorial development and cohesion.

b) Understand territorial management.

c) Characterize public development policies.

d) Explain the evolutionary trends in tourism in areas such as accessibility, ethics and social responsibility.

e) Identify sustainable tourism practices and products.

f) Relate recent territorial dynamics and sustainable tourist activity in different geographic environments.

g) Analyze tourism initiatives supported by public policies and their social, economic and territorial implications in national and international geographic contexts.

h) Explain the role of networks in the development of tourist destinations.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction (territory, tourism and development).

2. Management and development of the territory.

     2.1 Territorial management instruments.

     2.2 Public policies and development.

3. Tourism, territory and society.

      3.1 Spatial dimension and economic and social relevance of tourism.

      3.2 Planning and sustainability of tourist activity.

      3.3 Accessibility, ethics and social responsibility in tourism.

4. Tourism and development trajectories.

      4.1 Rural territories.

      4.2 Urban territories.

      4.3 New tourist territories.

5. Networks and development of tourist destinations.

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Manuel de Carvalho Tomás

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

 Cravidão, F. & Santos, N. (ed.) (2013). Turismo e Cultura – Destinos e Competitividade. Coimbra, Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.

Cunha, L. (2017). Turismo e Desenvolvimento. Realidades e Perspetivas. Lisboa, LIDEL.

Fayos-Solà, E. & C. Cooper, C. (ed.) (2019). The Future of Tourism: Innovation and Sustainability. Springer International Publishing,

Hall, C.M., Grossling, S. & Scott, D. (ed.) (2015). The Routledge Handbook of Tourism and Sustainability. London, Routledge.

Lane, B. & Kastenholz. E. (ed.) (2018). Rural Tourism. New Concepts, New Research, New Practice. New York, Routledge.

Richards, G. & Wilson, J. (ed.) (2007). Tourism, Creativity and Development. London, Routledge.

Romeo R. et al. (2021), Mountain tourism – Towards a more sustainable path. Rome, FAO & UNWTO.

Sharpley, R. & Telfer, D. (2023).  Rethinking Tourism and Development. Cheltenham, Edward Elgar Publishing.

UNWTO/WTCF (2018). City Tourism Performance Research. Madrid, UNWTO.