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Minor content
Explore sustainable and regenerative tourism in destination management through our 9-week minor program. With a spotlight on island destinations, we explore the dynamic relationship of the visitor economy, highlighting the need to balance economic benefits with cultural and ecological preservation. Throughout the program, we encourage critical self-reflection on your role in fostering positive changes within the tourism industry. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), we highlight the global significance of tourism in achieving these milestones, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the broader context of sustainable and regenerative development. Recognising the influence of diverse stakeholders, from local communities to international bodies, we equip you with practical skills grounded in design thinking principles. You will benefit from a blend of:
- Theoretical understanding;
- Design thinking principles;
- practical models/templates necessary for impactful contributions for change.
Structure of the minor
Based on the phases of Design Based Education (DBE) your path in completing this minor is designed with 5 phases in mind. Throughout these phases you will:
- Discover your own mindset towards change and examine your role as a change agent.
- Understand the UNSDGs as a global framework for change and development.
- Discover the key players involved in sustainable and regenerative tourism development.
- Execute research about specific challenges faced by destinations/organisations in relation to the transition towards regenerative tourism.
- Apply systems thinking to identify innovative sustainable and regenerative tourism opportunities that align with the UNSDGs.
- Understand barriers to transition towards regenerative tourism.
- Execute design thinking methods to create a vision and operationalised actions for the future of destinations/organisations.
- Understand how to communicate actions in a clear and appealing manner to inspire stakeholders and drive implementation for change.
This minor is offered by Tourism Management.