Upon completion of this module, you will be able to
- manage projects and networks in the operational environment of travel and tourism
- recognise the importance of communication, networking and value creation with the stakeholders in the tourism industry
- recognise the most important organisations, networks and business ecosystems in travel and tourism
- anticipate and assess the risks and challenges associated with project management and networks
- become a change-maker and detect the possibilities for agile experiments in project and network management.
1. The essential oganisations, networks and development projects for sustainable tourism
2. Project and network management in the operational environment of travel and tourism, including theory and tools
3. Communication, networking and value creation with stakeholders in sustainable tourism projects and ecosystems
4. Risk management in projects
Is able to identify the most important organisations and networks in travel and tourism. Has some understanding of the importance of project and network management for developing sustainable tourism. Is aware of the basics of project and network management.
Is able to use and connect with the relevant organisations and networks for developing sustainable tourism. Is able to apply appropriate communication and networking skills in project and network management to achieve results. Is able to manage projects for sustainable tourism.
Is able to analyse the operations of different tourism organisations and networks to develop new possibilities for sustainable tourism business. Is able to assess the risks when planning successful projects in a network environment. Is able to come up with positive outcomes and sustainable solutions when managing projects in the tourism business ecosystem in a changing operational environment.