Information Package / Course Catalogue
Tourism Regulation
Course Code: TRZM207
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the competence to comprehend the legal and public relations by examining the legislation related to the tourism sector, to put forward the provisions of the legislation related to tourism sector, to regulate the relations of tourism enterprises with each other and the ministry.

Course Content

In this course, after discussing the features, qualities, sources and freedom of travel concepts of tourism law in general, tourism incentive law no 2634, TÜRSAB law no 1618, organization law of Ministry of Culture and Tourism no 4848, Law and Regulations in Tourism Industry; Travel Agencies and Tour Operators and Other Tourism Organizations, National and International Tourism Organizations, Consumer Rights in Tourism etc. topics will be covered extensively.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nurcan YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic sources of law.
2.Explains tourism law and its characteristics.
3.Recognize and apply the basic laws regulating tourism.
4.Defines the duties, authorities and responsibilities of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism organization.
5.Recognize national and international tourism organizations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Turizm Hukuku ve Mevzuatı, Hüseyin YILDIRIM, Detay Yayıncılık
2.Son Değişikliklerle Turizm Mevzuatı, Tanju UYGUR, Hakan TURGUT, Siyasal Kitabevi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Basic Concepts Regarding Tourism and Law
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical Development of Tourism
Week 3 - Theoretical
The Place of Tourism Law and Its Relationship with Other Branches of Law
Week 4 - Theoretical
National and International Sources of Tourism Law
Week 5 - Theoretical
National and International Tourism Organizations
Week 6 - Theoretical
Duties and Responsibilities of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Tourism Incentive Law and Tourism Incentives
Week 8 - Theoretical
Travel Agents and Travel Agents Association Law (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Regulations Regarding Certification and Qualifications of Tourism Facilities
Week 10 - Theoretical
Tourism Types and Related Legislation
Week 11 - Theoretical
Tourist Guide Profession Law
Week 12 - Theoretical
International Hotel Rules
Week 13 - Theoretical
Contracts within the Scope of Tourism Law
Week 14 - Theoretical
Consumer Rights in Tourism
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%75
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes