Information Package / Course Catalogue
Entertainment Services in Tourism
Course Code: THM158
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach the importance of entertainment services in the tourism sector, as well as the planning, implementation and evaluation of entertainment activities; and to develop students’ ability to design and implement entertainment programmes in hotels, holiday resorts, cruise ships, theme parks and tourist destinations.

Course Content

The concept of entertainment in tourism, entertainment services, recreational activities, the planning of entertainment events, event management, stage productions, children’s club activities, sports and games events, themed evenings, festival and event organisation, digital entertainment applications, customer satisfaction, and the evaluation of entertainment services.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of entertainment services in tourism.
2.Describes the entertainment and recreational activities carried out in accommodation establishments.
3.Plans entertainment activities suitable for different tourist profiles.
4.Implements the organisational processes of entertainment programmes.
5.Manages events as part of a team.
6.Uses staging, presentation and guest interaction techniques.
7.Designs and delivers an entertainment programme for a tourist establishment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tütüncü, Ö. Entertainment Management in Tourism Businesses.
2.Hazar, A. Recreation and Entertainment.
3.Kılınç, C.C. Recreation Management in Tourism Businesses.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Entertainment Services in Tourism
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Concepts of Entertainment and Animation
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Entertainment Services in Tourism Enterprises
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Animation Team and Roles
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Planning Entertainment Programs
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Kids Club and Family Entertainment
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Sports and Recreation Organizations
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
: Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Themed NightOrganization
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Event Management in Tourism Entertainment
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Stage Management and Performance Techniques
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Entertainment and Social Media Use
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Safety and Risk Management in Entertainment Services
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Entertainment Program Presentations
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Project Presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Assignment Examination1%5
Practice Examination1%60
Midterm Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Lecture - Practice140228
Practice Examination110111
Midterm Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)55
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-2
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-3
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-4
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-5
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-6
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
OÇ-7
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026