Sustainable Culture and Tourism Program
Duration: 4 Weeks (Short Course)
Mode of Delivery: Lectures, Case Studies, Practical Workshops
Course Outline:
- Fundamentals of Sustainable Tourism
- What is sustainable tourism?
- Economic, social, and environmental benefits
- Role of stakeholders in tourism sustainability
- Cultural Heritage Protection
- Tangible and intangible cultural assets
- Community involvement in heritage conservation
- Responsible tourism practices
- Eco-Tourism and Community-Based Tourism
- Principles of eco-tourism
- Engaging and benefiting local communities
- Success stories in sustainable tourism
- Sustainable Tourism Business Models
- Green hotels and responsible tour operators
- Digital transformation in tourism
- Marketing and branding of sustainable tourism destinations
Mode of Assessment:
- Case Study Analysis (30%)
- Group Project: Designing a Sustainable Tourism Plan (40%)
- Quiz & Participation (30%)