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Core Module Information
Module title: Global Tourism Distribution
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TSM07109
Module leader: Ross Tinsley
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Languages
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

The module examines concepts and descriptions of tourism distribution, from an economic and supply perspective. This includes: the categorisation of supply – accommodation, attractions, transport, tour operators and travel agents; aspects of tourism demand – determinants, motivations and segmentation; intermediaries and the distribution of tourism products, particularly niche products; the role of destination management and the public sector; management issues relating to the tourism sector; all aspects of organising, producing, distributing and costing a special interest tour.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Distinguish between different tourism providers
LO2: Appreciate the roles of intermediaries in the supply of tourism products
LO3: Identify key issues in the distribution, management and operations of the travel industry
LO4: Produce a niche tour idea and justify the choice of elements and demand for this product
LO5: Make informed comments on current niche industry issues and their effect on travel and tourism.
LO6: Develop an awareness of the impact of technology on travel and tourism
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Ross Tinsley
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Seminar 12 Contact Module Leader
Online Guided independent study 2 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 40 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 134 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 50 2,3,4 8 HOURS= 1, WORDS= 0 Contact Module Leader
Class Test 50 1-6 12 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 800 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Global Tourism Distribution
 

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