Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainability in Tourism
Course Code: TRZM007
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to explain the basic concepts and principles of sustainability, to ensure the adoption of sustainable approaches in the planning and execution of tourism activities, thus developing the competence to make conscious and responsible decisions towards environmental, economic and social sustainability in the tourism sector.

Course Content

Environmental, economic and social sustainability concepts in the tourism sector, basic principles of sustainable tourism policies and practices, sustainability practices in tourism enterprises, sustainable tourism and destination development, sustainable tourism and organizations, sustainable tourism project examples from Türkiye and the world.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nurcan YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept and basic principles of sustainability in tourism.
2.Evaluates the impact of tourism activities on sustainability.
3.Gain knowledge of local and global policies that promote sustainable tourism.
4.Explains sustainability practices in the tourism sector with examples.
5.Follows and evaluates sustainability trends in the tourism sector.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.M. Kozak (Ed.), Sustainable Tourism-Concepts and Applications, Detay Publishing House, Ankara, 2020
2.I. Yazicioglu, M. Aksoy, G.S.Kaman (Eds.), Tourism and Sustainability, Detay Publishing House, Ankara, 2023
3.K. Genç (Ed.), Alternative Tourism in the Axis of Sustainability, Detay Publishing House, Ankara, 2022
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and Content of the Concept of Sustainable Tourism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Natural Heritage
Week 3 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism Planning Principles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Management
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Economy
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Hotel Businesses
Week 8 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Food and Beverage Businesses
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Transport Businesses
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Entertainment Businesses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Tour Operators
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Organizations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism Project Examples from the World and Türkiye
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Individual Work1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026