Assignment front sheet

Qualification Unit number and title

Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Hospitality

Management

Unit 38: Sustainable Tourism Development

Student name Assessor Name: G. Fernandopulle

Date issued Completion date Submitted on

27/01/2014 18/04/2014

Assignment title

Learning

outcome

Learning

outcome

Assessment

criteria

In this assessment you will have the

opportunity to present evidence that

shows you are able to

Task

no

Evidence

(Page no)

LO1 Understand

the rationale

for planning in

the travel and

tourism

industry

1.1 discuss how stakeholders can benefit

from planning of tourism developments

with reference to a current case study

1

1.2 discuss the advantages and

disadvantages of public/private sector

tourism planning partnerships drawing

on a current example

1

LO2 Understand

different

approaches to

tourism

planning and

development

2.1 analyse features of tourism development

planning at different levels

2

2.2 evaluate the significance of interactive

planning systems and processes in

tourism developments

2

2.3 evaluate different methods available to

measure tourist impact

2

LO3 Understand

the need for

planning for

sustainable

tourism

3.1 justify the introduction of the

concept of sustainability in tourism

development

3

3.2 analyse factors that may

prevent/hinder sustainable tourism

development

3

3.3 analyse different stages in planning

for sustainability 3

LO4 Understand

current issues

related to

tourism

development

planning

4.1 evaluate methods of resolving a

conflict of interests to ensure the

future wellbeing of a developing

tourism destination

4

4.2 analyze the implications of balancing

supply and demand

4

4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues

of enclave tourism

4

LO5 Understand

the socio-

cultural,

environment

al and

economic

impacts of

tourism in

developing

countries and

emerging

destinations.

5.1 compare current issues associated

with tourism development in a

developing country and an emerging

destination where the impacts of

tourism are different

5

5.2 evaluate, with recommendations, the

future development of tourism in

these destinations

5

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully

acknowledged

Student signature: Date :

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and

DESTINCTION grades

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s Contextualisation

M1 identify and apply strategies to find

appropriate solutions

effective judgements have been made

an effective approach to study and

research has been applied

To achieve M1 you will make effective judgements

about benefits/advantages and disadvantages of tourism

development planning for a less developed

country(Task 1)

M2 select/design and apply appropriate

methods/techniques

appropriate learning

methods/techniques

have been applied

To achieve M2 you will have used suitable techniques

and tools to analysis the tourism industry, including

methods used to measure the impact of tourism in your

chosen country. (Task 2, 5)

M3 present and communicate

appropriate findings

the communication is appropriate

for familiar and unfamiliar audiences

and appropriate media have been used.

To achieve M3, you will have to present your work in a

formal manner using the appropriate business plan.

(Task 1,2,3,4 &5)

D1 use critical reflection to evaluate

own work and justify valid conclusions

conclusions have been arrived at

through synthesis of ideas and have

been justified

Realistic improvements have been

proposed against defined characteristic

for success

To achieve D1. You need to draw conclusions on how

tourism can be developed and sustained in your chosen

country.

You will discuss the issues your chosen country is

facing and give reasonable and appropriate strategies to

deal with such issues. (Task 3 &4)

D2 take responsibility for managing

and organising activities

activities have been managed

To achieve D2, you must demonstrate evidence of wider

reading and research in relation to the development of

your country’s tourism industry. (Task 1,2,3,4 &5)

D3 Demonstrate convergent/lateral/

creative thinking

Assignment brief

Unit number and title Unit 38: Sustainable Tourism Development

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Hospitality Management

Start date 27/01/2014

Deadline/Hand-in 18/04/2014

Assessor G. Fernandopulle

Assignment title

Purpose of this assignment

This unit aims to increase learners’ awareness of the need to plan and manage tourism at all levels

within an international, national, regional and local framework. Emphasis is placed on current trends

in planning for tourism development in a range of destinations. The stages in the planning process are

identified and learners will be encouraged to apply theoretical models to practical case studies and site

visits.

The principles and philosophy of sustainable development are introduced in this unit and learners

will be required to show an in-depth understanding of issues such as carrying capacities,

environmental impact and the guest–host relationships as they relate to current tourism initiatives,

eg access, conservation, enclave tourism.

Information for tourism development

Tourism is an economic growth tool for national, international and local economies. There are

numerous destinations in the world, have pursued development without proper planning and without

considering the impacts for such development plans. Specific attention must be paid for the key issues

concerning tourism development in less developed countries. It stresses that, to plan effectively for

tourism development while managing positive and negative effects. This assignment will discuss

tourism development planning approaches to achieve the targets and objectives of tourism

development for a destination.

Nowadays, tourism has undeniably acquired an important place internationally. It states that it was

long believed that it would be possible to benefit from the positive impacts of tourism, by setting

some strategies whose main core would be a strong promotion, together with a very slow

development and, thus, not inflating the economic, social and environmental costs. It is vital to point

out the positive as well as the negative aspects of the practice of tourism and, at the same time suggest

planning as a way of causing the positive aspects to minimise the negative ones.

Scenario

You have recently been appointed as Tourism Development Manager of the national tourism authority

of a country known as a less developed tourist destination. You have been tasked by the Board of

Directors to formulate a new development plan for tourism and this plan will be implemented by the

national tourism authority for the purpose.

Task 1 (L.O 1)

Discuss how your project proposals will benefit all stake holders, public sector organizations,

private sector organizations and the host community of the selected destination.

Task 2 (L.O 2)

Examine the various approaches to tourism planning and development including the features

of tourism development and methods of measuring the impacts of tourism

Task 3 ( LO3)

Discuss how traditional approach to planning is different from planning for sustainable

development and examine the factors influencing sustainable tourism

Task 4 ( LO4)

Analyse the supply and demand for tourism at present and assess current issues in tourism

development planning and suggest strategies for the management of these issues

Task 5 ( LO5)

Identify positive and negative impacts of tourism and investigate strategies which can be used

to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts of tourism in your selected

destination.

Evidence

Check list

Summary of evidence required by the student Evidence

presented

Task

1,2,3,4,&5

Learners will submit a report addressing the above questions. Your

report should be approximately 3000 words

Achievement Summary

Qualification Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND

in Hospitality Management Assessor

name

G. Fernandopulle

Unit Number and title Unit 38: Sustainable Tourism

Development Student

name

Criteria reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that

the student is able to

Achieved

LO 1

1.1 discuss how stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism

developments with reference to a current case study

1.2 discuss the advantages and disadvantages of public/private

sector tourism planning partnerships drawing on a current

example

LO 2

2.1 analyse features of tourism development planning at different

levels

2.2 evaluate the significance of interactive planning systems and

processes in tourism developments

2.3 evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact

LO 3

3.1 justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in

tourism development

3.2 analyse factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable

tourism development

3.3 analyse different stages in planning for sustainability

LO 4

4.1 evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to

ensure the future wellbeing of a developing tourism

destination

4.2 Analyze the implications of balancing supply and demand

4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism

LO 5

5.1 compare current issues associated with tourism

development in a developing country and an emerging

destination where the impacts of tourism are different

5.2 evaluate, with recommendations, the future development

of tourism in these destinations

Higher grade achievements ( Where applicable)

Grade descriptor Achieved?

(Tick)

Grade Descriptor Achieved?

(Ticked)

M1: identify and apply

strategies to find

appropriate solutions

D1: use critical reflection to

evaluate own work and justify

valid conclusions

M2: select/design and apply

appropriate

methods/techniques

D2: take responsibility for

managing and organising

activities

M3: present and

communicate appropriate

findings

D3: Demonstrate

convergent/lateral/ creative

thinking

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