TOURISM ECONOMICS
Academic Year 2022/2023 - Teacher: SIMONA MONTELEONEExpected Learning Outcomes
Students will learn economic theory and tools by understanding the relationship between tourism, economy, society and the environment. They will acquire independent judgment, communication skills, analytical skills in the tourism sector, thanks also to frequent meetings with external experts organized in order to allow students to actively participate. Furthermore, the didactic and verification methods will allow a better learning ability and the acquisition of the ability to apply economic and business reasoning to empirical reality.
Course Structure
Frontal lessons;
Meetings with tourism industry experts;
Visits to companies in the tourism sector.
Required Prerequisites
an adequate initial preparation of basic mathematics tools and economic principles is required.
Attendance of Lessons
Optional, but recommended
Detailed Course Content
• Tourism in the economic system
• Economy of destinations
• The tourist as a consumer
• Businesses: tour operators and travel agencies
• Businesses: accommodation, transport and attractions
• Tourist markets
Textbook Information
Guido Candela Paolo Figini: Economia del Turismo e delle Destinazioni, seconda edizione; Mc Graw Hill
| Author | Title | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guido Candela Paolo Figini | Economia del Turismo e delle Destinazioni | Mc Graw Hill | 2010 |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Evaluation of a project, case study, presented during the course and final oral exam.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Definition of tourism and tourist;
Tourist spending;
Tourist demand;
The purchase of the tourist product;
Tour operetor activities
Travel agency activities