Week 1 - Theoretical

Tourism development process, tourist concept, recent developments in tourism; special The emergence of interest tourism

Week 2 - Theoretical

The concept of tourist, recent trends in consumer behavior and newtourist types

Week 3 - Theoretical

Sustainability in tourism and alternative tourism development

Week 4 - Theoretical

Transition from alternative tourism to special interest tourism

Week 5 - Theoretical

Characteristics of Special Interest tourism

Week 6 - Theoretical

Creating and marketing tour programs for special interest tourism

Week 7 - Theoretical

Special Interest Tourism Types; Culture-based species: Cultural (Heritage)Tourism and Dark Tourism

Week 8 - Theoretical

General Review / Midterm Exam

Week 9 - Theoretical

Special Interest Tourism Types; Culture-based species: Ethnic Tourism, PrivateEvent (Festival) Tourism and Silk Road Tourism

Week 10 - Theoretical

Nature-based species: Botanical Tourism, Mountainand Winter Sports Tourism, Agricultural Tourism and Plateau Tourism

Week 11 - Theoretical

Water Sports Tourism,Air Sports Tourism, Birdwatching and Hunting Tourism

Week 12 - Theoretical

Health Tourism and Thermal Tourism

Week 13 - Theoretical

Special Interest-based types: Gambling Tourism, Golf Tourism, Yacht Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Shopping Tourism.

Week 14 - Theoretical

Species based on special interest: Cave Tourism, Hunting Tourism, Wine Tourism and Space Tourism.

Week 15 - Final Exam

Final Exam