Water and Marine Tourism
Description
This module profiles water-based tourism, sport, leisure and recreation experiences and associated tourism products. It explores the relationship between water-based recreational behaviour and the natural environment. The exploration of natural resource and facilities management in water-based tourism is emphasised as well as key issues facing the sector in Ireland and internationally.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of water-based natural resources and their associated tourism products
Understand the marine tourism environment and its various elements
Identify the public and private organisations and stakeholders involved at national and international level and key challenges associated with marine and water-based agency management.
Examine current related policy related to this subject area
Review water-based resource planning and management issues for waterbased tourism products and services
Examine major water-based attractions and events nationally and internationally through case study analysis
Discuss the contribution and significace of marine and water-based tourism economically, socially and environmentally
Monitor current trends and developments related to this subject