The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Fact based decision making competence
Learning competence
Technological competence
Competence in analysing digital channels for
distribution of travel and tourism services.
The SDG's in focus:
#1 NO POVERTY
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You have knowledge about the distribution system
of travel and experience services and understand
the complexity of the field. (Knowledge)
You can describe the key characteristics of
distribution channels such as such as Tour
operators, Travel agencies, OTAs, DMOs, Meta
-search services, Global distribution systems, C2C
services (AirBnb), Meta-search engines, Mobile
travel services etc. (Knowledge)
You have an open mindset to sharing economy and
its impact on experience distribution. (Approach)
You can apply sharing economy principles within
travel and experience industry. (Skills,
Knowledge)
You understand concepts of mobile and smart
technology. (Knowledge)
Course contents
- The role of different intermediates, for
example, Tour operators, travel agencies, OTAs,
DMOs, Meta-search services.
- Online travel agents and global distribution
systems
- C2C services like AirBnb
- Meta-search engines
- Mobile travel services
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
Previous course names
Distribution Channels
Recommended or required reading
Beckendorff, P.J., Sheldon, P. J. and
Fesenmaier, D. R. (2014). Tourism Information
Technology (2 Ed.),CAB International.
Buhalis & Laws (2002), Tourism distribution
channels: practices, issues and transformations
Online material in the form of articles and
expert presentations
Study activities
- Lectures - 15 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 60 hours
- Individual studies - 30 hours
- Seminars - 10 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass all
course assignments (includes written reports,
presence at specific occasions and presentations).
Teacher
Koskinen Kaisa
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions