Summer
Course name Future Technology in Tourism
Course date 21.05.2024 - 31.07.2024
Institution Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences
Course language English
Credits 5 ECTS credit

Field Hospitality Management HUB
Teacher Susanna Riekkinen
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Available for open UAS Chargeable
Level Bachelor

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Enrolment period 15.03.2024 - 12.05.2024
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Future Technology in Tourism

21.05.2024 - 31.07.2024

Course description

The object of the course: After the course you are aware of the trends and new technological applications in global tourism business. You will know how to innovate new technological applications and consider possibilities and challenges in new technology.

Course competences: MTMCU Customerships MTMNE Networks MTMPT Profitable Tourism Business MTMRE Responsibility MTMTI Tourism Industry

The learning objectives of the course: You understand the significant role of new technological innovations in the development of tourism business. You have a broad understanding of the possibilities that new technologies offer to tourism. You have basic knowledge of the design and innovation process of new technological applications. You are capable to design a new application concept based on future technology in tourism.

The principal contents of this course are (1) Trends in tourism technology, (2) New technology and its applications in tourism and hospitality business, (3) Innovation process and practices.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in tourism business.

Assessment criteria

0-5.

Course way of working and time table

Introductory webinar: 28.05.2024 at 14.00 – 15.30.

Course info

Video lectures and webinars, reading materials, information search, online discussions, independent assignments (eg. quiz). Project work incl. written report and video presentation.

Required tools: fast Internet connection, computer, MS Office, Zoom.