Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Are provided with basic knowledge regarding the tourism sector (the supply side view) as well as on travel (demand side view).
2. Will gain the elementary understanding of tourism’s importance within the national economy.
3. Are able to apply theoretical knowledge with particular emphasis on economic, socio-psychological and environmental effects of tourism activities.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Historical development of travel and tourism
Macro-environment of tourism
Economic effects of tourism
Sociocultural and environmental impacts of tourism
The role of tourism in the Slovene economy
Tourism database and tourism statistics
Suppliers and customers in tourism
Tourism markets
Sustainable tourism development
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures
• Seminar
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Team work
• Field work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding
Students:
1. Understanding of interactions among components of tourism industry (tourism supply).
2. Understanding of characteristics of travel (tourism demand).
3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic principles and concepts in tourism.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of sociological, environmental and economic impacts of tourism development on the community / region.
5. Qualifications for further study in the field of tourism.
6. Understand the importance of being participating actively in domestic and international organisations in the field of tourism
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Obtain a theoretical basis for solving professional problems in tourism.
2. Acquire the ability to find new information on tourism sector in the literature and in business.
3. Synthesize knowledge in various fields in the analysis of problems related to tourism industry.
4. Identify key aspects of problem from different points of view.
5. Capability of using appropriate research methods of tourism planning.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Obtain the ability to apply a basic knowledge on planning tourism development in practice.
2. Develop skills and abilities in the use of knowledge in tourism.
3. Upgrade the ability for teamwork.
4. Acquire communication skills for effective communication in the professional field.
Practical skills
Students:
1. Gain practical experience in the design of tourist activities in the region/community.
2. Able to act independently, with given direction and certain level of control.
3. Get to know and responsibly use peer reviewing.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literatura (Compulsory textbooks):
Lebe, Sonja Sibila. Osnove turizma. Študijsko gradivo za predmet Osnove turizma, BV 2. letnik. Univerza v Mariboru, Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta, Katedra za mednarodno ekonomijo in poslovanje. Maribor, 2025
Dodatna študijska literatura (Additional textbooks):
Westcott, M. and W. Anderson, Eds (2021): Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in BC – 2nd Edition
Additional information on implementation and assessment Type
• in-class participation 10%
• Seminar paper 18%
• Project 12%
• peer review 3%
• Oral exam 60%
