Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Health Tourism: Strategies and Practices
Course Code: STU523
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To address the sustainability approach in the field of health tourism in a multidimensional manner; to teach how to integrate environmental, social and managerial sustainability principles into health tourism services.

Course Content

The course focuses on the development of sustainable strategies in the health tourism sector through topics such as sustainability principles, green health facilities, energy and waste management, ethical values, social responsibility projects, digital transformation and carbon footprint. Applied analyses are made with national and international examples.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Muhammed BAYKAL
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the concept of sustainability, its history and basic principles
2.Analyzes the relationship between sustainable tourism and health tourism.
3.Evaluates environmental, economic and social sustainability practices in health tourism facilities with examples.
4.Have knowledge about sustainability indicators, certification processes and supply chain management.
5.Develops strategic recommendations for the future of sustainability in health tourism.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gössling, S., & Hall, C.M. (2019). Sustainable Tourism: A Global Perspective.
2.Goodwin, H. (2016). Responsible Tourism: Using Tourism for Sustainable Development.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Concept, Principles, and Historical Development of Sustainability
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dimensions of Sustainability: Economic, Social, Environmental
Week 3 - Theoretical
Global and National Sustainability Policies and Institutions
Week 4 - Theoretical
The Concept and Principles of Sustainable Tourism
Week 5 - Theoretical
The Relationship between Health, Tourism, and Sustainability
Week 6 - Theoretical
Environmental Sustainability and Green Practices in Health Tourism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Social Sustainability: Equity, Accessibility, and Ethical Principles
Week 8 - Theoretical
Economic Sustainability and Local Development in Health Tourism
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sustainability Practices in Accommodation Enterprises (e.g., Thermal Hotels)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainability Indicators and Certifications in Hospitals and Clinics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Supply Chain and Material Management in Health Tourism
Week 12 - Theoretical
Digital Transformation and Sustainability: Telehealth and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainability Education and Corporate Strategies
Week 14 - Theoretical
Future Perspectives: Strategic Orientation of Sustainability in Health Tourism
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142370
Term Project1242448
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026