Principles of Responsible Tourism (4cr)
Code: PR10001-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.10.2025 - 31.10.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 06.03.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Restonomikoulutus (PR)
- Campus
- Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 60
- Degree programmes
- Complementary Studies
- Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
- Teachers
- Tarja Kupiainen
- Teacher in charge
- Tarja Kupiainen
- Groups
-
PRAS23Hospitality Management (BA), Tourism and Catering, blended learning, Fall, 2023
-
TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
- Course
- PR10001
Evaluation scale
H-5
Content scheduling
Scheduling of assignments:
First assignment and materials: January 12 – January 30
Second assignment and materials: February 2 – February 13
Third assignment and materials: February 16 – March 6
Objective
Objectives:
You will
* be aware of the principles of sustainable growth and understands their significance for future development in the tourism industry
* understand the importance of the principle of responsibility in tourism
* understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in the tourism industry
* be able to look for more information about the trends of responsible tourism
Content
Content :
Sustainability and Responsibility in Tourism
Regenerative Tourism
GSTC Criteria
Impacts of Tourism
Cultural Sensitivity
Inclusive Tourism
Location and time
12.1. - 6.3.2026
Materials
The material demonstrated in the course is available on Moodle.
Teaching methods
Content :
Sustainability and Responsibility in Tourism
Regenerative Tourism
GSTC Criteria
Impacts of Tourism
Cultural Sensitivity
Inclusive Tourism
Objectives:
After this course you will
* be aware of the principles of sustainable growth and understands their significance for future development in the tourism industry
* understand the importance of the principle of responsibility in tourism
* understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in the tourism industry
* be able to look for more information about the trends of responsible tourism
Pedagogical arrangements:
Online course
Online materials for self-studying
Virtual assignments
Completion alternatives
The recognition of prior learning is agreed with the teacher in charge.
Student workload
Independent study and familiarization with materials 100 hours
More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle.