Course content
This course deals with the factors influencing the development of contemporary tourism demand from an interdisciplinary perspective. It introduces theories and empirical studies at the forefront of research in the field of tourism. Students gain insights on factors that impact on the ability, motivation and experience of travel in a fast changing world such as tourist embodiment, performances, commodification, authenticity, gender, sexuality and digital communication among others. The course presents the latest theoretical frameworks from the perspective of several social sciences to comprehend tourist behaviour and tourist consumption. It examines the complex interrelationship between technological development and tourism demand. The aim of this course is also to explore various aspects of demand trends for emerging tourism products and destinations. Finally, the readings and teaching activities aim to provide theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and overall inspiration for the second year projects.
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