BTM 8203Pacific Rim Tourism

Lecturer Mark KanningN201 Monday and Wednesday 9.00-10.40pm

School of Tourism and Hospitality

BTM 8203 – PRTLecturer

Mark KanningOffice: D-11Email: mark.kanning@waiariki.ac.nzOffice Phone: 346 8655

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am-12 Noon

Context

The Asia Pacific region is the world’s most rapidly growing tourist re-gion. Tourism is the major export earner and employer in many of the countries in the region and in order to understand its impact on the global tourism industry, one must understand its many dimensions. The purpose of this course is to create a holistic understanding of tour-ism in this region and to prepare students to better meet the needs.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the context within which tourism operates in the Pacific Rim.

2. Describe the geographical features, both human and physical, of countries in the Pacific Rim.

3. Analyse tourism in the Pacific Rim from a regional perspective4. Identify and analyse a number of critical issues facing tourism in

the Pacific Rim.5. Assess the future of tourism in the Pacific Rim.

Indicative content

The Pacific RimThe Pacific Rim (in terms of geography, politics, demography, eco-nomics, development, and culture) is addressed to provide a context for the study of tourism within the regionThe Tourism industry, national profilesThe nature of the tourism industry (size, organisation, resources, tourist movements, trends) within each of the countries bordering the Pacific Rim is analyzed.Tourism in the Pacific RimThe development, organisation and role of tourism in the Pacific Rim will be assessed from a regional perspectiveCritical IssuesIdentification and analysis of a number of critical issues facing tourism in the Pacific Rim in the twenty first century

The Future Assessment of the future of tourism in the Pacific RimMajor trends will be identified and analysedPredictions of future growth and decline, will be made

Module Length

Class contact1 60 hrsSelf directed learning* 120 hrsTotal 180 hrs

1 Class contact is identified as one of the most effective and efficient teaching and learning environments, thus it is very strongly recommended that you attend all classes* Self-directed learning will involve preparation for class by completing readings and other assigned tasks. Self-directed learning time will also involve the preparation and completion of assessment items.

ResourcesRequired Texts

Collinwood, D. W. (2006). Japan and the Pacific Rim (8 th ed.) McGraw-Hill: Dubuque, IA.

Goodwin, Jr., P.B. (2004). Latin America (11th ed.). McGraw-Hill: Dubuque, IA.

**Please note, all students registered for this course must purchase the textbooks by the second week of the course.

Available Journals

JournalsAnnals of Tourism ResearchCurrent Issues in TourismInternational Journal of Hospitality and Tourism

AdministrationInternational Journal of Tourism ResearchJournal of Hospitality & Leisure Marketing Journal of Hospitality and Tourism ResearchJournal of International Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism

ManagementJournal of Sustainable TourismJournal of Tourism StudiesJournal of Travel and Tourism MarketingJournal of Travel ResearchJournal of Vacation Marketing

Pacific Tourism ReviewProgress in Tourism and Hospitality ResearchTourism and Hospitality ResearchTourism EconomicsTourism GeographiesTourism ManagementTourism Recreation Research

This is only a suggested reading list and indicative of the readings you should complete for the successful completion of this course. It is ex-pected that you will read widely outside the above list from other sources available within the Waiariki Library and the Rotorua Public Library. Other sources will include other texts, journals, newspapers and magazines, the internet, television and the like.

It is expected that you maintain an annotated list of the readings you have completed for quick reference when revising or completing items of assessment.

The following websites will be useful in terms of your staying abreast of industry trends while in this course as well throughout your travel and tourism careers.

www.travelweeklyeast.com (Primarily Asia and Oceania)

www.travelweekly.com (Global)

www.altis.ac.uk (Global)

www.btr.gov.au (Australia)

www.industry.gov.au (Australia)

www.atc.net.au (Australia)

www.abtn.co.uk (Weekly air and business travel news based out of UK but global in nature)

www.airbus.com/pdf/media/gmf2001.pdf (Excellent global market forecast for the airline/travel industry that spans from 2001-2020)

www.iata.org (Airlines-Asia/Pacific Section)

www.waksberg.com (comprehensive listing of tourism research links)

www.politinfo.com (Country profiles)

www.lonelyplanet.com (Portal for global backpackers)

www.pata.org (Pacific Asia Travel Association)

www.world-tourism.org (World Tourism Organization)

www.tia.org (Inbound and Outbound Statistics- United States)

Course Requirements

Attendance. Attendance will be taken at all classes. Students will not be penalized for not attending as attendance will directly impact the marks received on the exams if students are not attending. For those on student visas, attendance is required and those exceeding the allowable absences will be referred to international student services for consultation

Cell Phone UseCell phone use is not permitted in the classroom. If you are expecting an urgent call please inform me prior to the lecture so that we can make arrangements. Cell phones are a distraction not only to myself but also to your fellow students so please respect this rule

TardinessClasses start on time every class. Please make sure you are prepared and ready to begin at 9am. If you are late please respect the others in the class by sitting close to the door or waiting until a pause in the lecture arises.

Return of AssessmentsThe returning of assessments will follow the 2006 BTM Regulations which state that they must be returned within 20 working days from the due date. The two exams will most likely be returned to you much quicker than that while the final papers will take a bit longer yet will be finished within the completed regulation.

PlagiarismPlagiarism is not tolerated and will result in an automatic failure of the assessment in question.

ReadingsThe two textbooks for this course are necessary in order to complete the course. In addition to the textbooks you will receive quite a few handouts that are supplemental to the topics. It is highly recommended that you purchase a large folder and get dividers placed in it for each of the topic areas. As you only have three assessments throughout the course it is imperative that you keep up on the readings. Again, there will be quite a bit of reading to do but it will all contribute to your understanding of tourism in the Pacific Rim and the many variables that impact it. The majority of readings will be handed out in packets throughout the course. It is highly recommended that keep a running bibliography from day one of everything you read so that when you go to do your final report many of your references will be organized.

Week Week Beginning

Lecture Assessment Due

1 13th February Overview of course, expectations, and assessments; Introduction to the Pacific Rim region2 20th February Trends affecting Pacific Rim Tourism; Push/Pull factors; Markets; Tourism Organizations; Latin

America Overview3 27th February South America4 6th March South America and Central America5 13th March Central America and Mexico6 20th March United States and Canada; Exam March 22nd In-Class Exam 17 27th March Japan, North and South Korea8 3rd April Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan9 10th April China

17th April Mid-term Break24th April Mid-term Break

10 1st May Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos; Dark Tourism11 8th May Thailand and Myanmar; Human Rights and Tourism12 15th May Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia; Terrorism and Tourism13 22nd May Exam 2 May 22nd In-Class; South Pacific Islands Exam 214 29th May South Pacific Islands and Australia15 5th June Queens Birthday16 12th June Study Week17 19th June Exam Week- Final Paper Due Monday June 19th by 3:30pm Final Paper Due

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AssessmentIn-course assessment

Exam 1 30% Individual March 22, 2006Exam 2 30% Individual May 22, 2006Essay 40% Individual June 19, 2006

100%

Assessment Regulations

This module will be assessed internally by Waiariki Institute of Technology. It is essential that you understand the marks and grades you must obtain in order to pass the module. Requirements of the internal assessment programme are as follows:

1. You are required to complete ALL pieces of assessment. No extension of time will be granted. No mark will be awarded for any assessment that is not completed on time, but that work may be taken into account, at the discretion of the Programme Committee, on considering an application for Special Consideration.

2. To gain a pass in the course you must attain a minimum of 50% of the total marks.

3. The marks for this module are rewarded on the basis of your performance in one essay and two exams.

4. Your completed essay must be turned into the assignment box located in the C Block foyer by 3:30pm on Monday, June 19th, 2006. There will be no late assignments accepted.

5. This course prescribes to all regulations as set forth in the 2006 BTM Regulations. Please refer to the regulations for other topical areas.

Exams 1 and 2 Each exam is worth 30% of final course grade

Both exams will be conducted during regular course hours. The exams will be closed book and will cover only the material covered up until that point in time. Exam 1 will cover all of the material up until the date which includes Latin and North America. The second exam will concentrate on Asia.

Essay Worth 40%

One of the outcomes of this course is that you are expected to be able to coherently synthesize information that may seem fragmented on the surface yet is all interconnected. As you know, the Pacific Rim is quite expansive and tourism found throughout the area is quite dynamic and impacted by both internal and external forces. The essay you will write as a culmination of the course will focus on one region

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of the Pacific Rim. You must choose one of the following regions to concentrate on:

1. Latin America (including South and Central America)

2. North America (including Mexico, the United States, and Canada)

3. Asia

4. Pacific Islands (not including New Zealand)

It is highly recommended that you begin to browse the academic journals in the field and look at the abstracts of the articles and how they relate to the primary article. To “kill two birds with one stone” it would be wise and efficient to begin pulling articles you will use for the paper as soon as the course begins. .

The essay must be a minimum of 3000 words and a maximum of 4000. Please make sure to stay within this parameter.

Your primary report will analyze the region of your choosing in terms of the social, cultural, technological, environmental, and economical environs in relation to tourism. You will draw from many different academic areas and will base your report on the synthesis of the information gleaned from academic journal articles as well as popular culture media (ie. Magazines, newspapers, internet)

You report will begin with an overview of the region you have chosen. You will give a brief historical summary of tourism in the region along with a summary of the major issues that have impacted upon the industry through the years. This will be followed by an accurate portrayal of the current environs in which tourism operates. The environs include the political, cultural, social, environmental, and economical. This will then be followed by an analysis of where tourism is heading in the area, what issues you foresee arising in the future, and finally how you see the region, in terms of tourism, in the year 2020.

It is best to start collecting articles from newspapers, magazines, and the internet as soon as possible. This should be supplemented by your independent search for journal articles relating directly or indirectly to tourism in your region.

Learning Outcomes

An understanding and appreciation of the past and present role of tourism in the Pacific and be able to coherently synthesize it

An understanding and appreciation of the impacts of and on tourism in the Pacific shown through utilizing past and present real life examples

An understanding of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and economical structures which directly or indirectly play a role in determining the direction of tourism in the Pacific Rim which will be shown through the body of your essay.

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An ability to analyse tourism factors on both regional and global levels which will be shown through your synthesis and analysis of the plethora of information you will be required to read as well as what you read and learn independently.

An ability to identify appropriate tourism trends and the effects they will have on the region which will be shown through statistics and empirical evidence primarily found in academic journal articles

It is expected that this will provide a foundation for the subsequent knowledge delivered and obtained throughout this course and through continuous and ongoing learning.

Additional requirements:

1. Correct referencing is essential and will be marked according to the marks matrix located in the 2006 BTM Regulations Handbook.

2. A minimum of 10 journal articles be utilized. There are no date limitations with this assessment as comparisons will likely be made thus relying on older journal articles may be necessary

3. The format must follow the general format for all papers as outlined in the 2006 BTM Regulations Handbook.

This assessment is due by 3:30pm on Monday, June 19, 2006. Two copies must be turned in. The first copy, the paper copy, must be turned in as stated above into the assessment box by 3:30pm. The second copy must be emailed to mark.kanning@waiariki.ac.nz by 3:30pm on Monday, June 19th, 2006.

Marking schedule to be used for the final essay will be given to you under separate cover but will structurally follow the marking matrix, Level 6, located in your 2006 BTM Regulations

Submission of Assessment

All assessments must be presented in the required format with the appropriate cover sheet attached and completed. The yellow cover page must be completed in its entirety and must include a signature stating the work being submitted is entirely yours alone unless it is a group project or you have referenced the authors of whose work you have cited. The cover pages are available from the T & H Support Staff in the foyer of C-Block.

The format must adhere to the following guidelines:1. Essay must be typed in its entirety with spacing of 1.52. Use only one side of side of paper only.3. Attach the yellow assignment cover sheet as provided by the T & H

Support Staff.

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4. The source of all information must be acknowledged in the text and included in the reference list. The BTM programme subscribes to APA format and expect all students within the degree programme to adhere to this academic standard. As part of the requirements of the BTM programme, all students must procure the APA Guide as listed in the booklist found at the end of this booklet. All students are expected to meet the guidelines as set out in the guide.

5. Word limit from 4000-5000 words6. A copy of the assessment must be retained by the student (electronic or

hard copy)7. Assessment must be placed in the assessment box, located in the foyer

of C Block, by 3:30pm no later than June 19, 2006. 8. All students are expected to produce work that is grammatically correct

and spelling-error free. This requirement will be strictly adhered to as it is one that is expected of a degree graduate as is outlined in the graduate profile found at the beginning of this booklet

Copyright

Students may only use course materials, including handbooks, for educational purposes. These materials include extracts of copyright works copied under copyright licenses. Students must not copy or distribute any part of this material to any other person. Where this material is provided in electronic format it may only be printed for personal use. A further copy must not be made for any other purpose. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in disciplinary action by Waiariki Institute of Technology and/or could result in legal action for copyright infringement.

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