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MODULE 1
MODULE 1
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
In this module:
Expected Prior Knowledge:
Expected Prior Knowledge:
Readers should have a basic understanding of the tourism sector, including its key concepts and challenges. They should be familiar with the digital landscape and how it intersects with the tourism industry. Knowledge of entrepreneurial skills and social entrepreneurship principles, along with awareness of the educational and training needs of young people, will be beneficial. An understanding of the impacts and challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of the tourism industry is also essential.
A. Overview of the Digital Tourism Toolkit
A. Overview of the Digital Tourism Toolkit
The Digital Tourism Toolkit is like a big box of tools, games, and lessons that help young people learn about how to use the internet and technology for tourism. It's like a guidebook for creating fun and exciting travel experiences using digital tools. It's packed with interesting activities, real-life examples, and handy tools to help youths learn about digital tourism, start their own projects, and solve problems. All of this helps them to become more confident and skillful in using technology for tourism.
B. Background and Context
B. Background and Context
The tourism sector, which involves people traveling and visiting different places, is really big, but it also has some problems, like harming the environment. So, this toolkit is like a guidebook for young people to learn how to make tourism better using technology. It teaches them online tools, how to start their own projects, and how to solve problems in creative ways. It can help young people make travel more exciting, efficient, and eco-friendly with the help of technology.
C. Objectives of the Toolkit
C. Objectives of the Toolkit
The Digital Tourism Toolkit is like a guidebook that helps young people understand how to use technology in tourism, like booking travel or marketing a destination. It also teaches them how to start their own online businesses in tourism. Plus, it guides trainers who are teaching young people about how to make tourism more sustainable and socially responsible. Overall, the toolkit helps young people turn their great ideas into real, successful businesses in tourism.
References
References
PART B
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PART C
European Commission. (2021). Youth entrepreneurship in the EU and beyond. Retrieved from https://tools.youthforum.org/policy-library/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/0451-11_YFJ_PP_Youth_Entrepreneurship-FINAL.pdf
European Travel Commission. (2018). European Tourism Trends & Prospects 2018.
Retrieved from https://etc-corporate.org/reports/european-tourism-2018-trends-prospects-q4-2018/
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OECD. (2017). Tourism Trends and Policies 2018. Retrieved from https://www.oecd.org/cfe/tourism/2018-Tourism-Trends-Policies-Highlights-ENG.pdf
World Tourism Organization. (2018). UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2018 Edition. Retrieved from https://www.e-unwto.org/doi/pdf/10.18111/9789284419876
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). (2019). GEM Global Report 2019/2020. Retrieved from https://www.gemconsortium.org/report/gem-2019-2020-global-report
Journal of Sustainable Tourism. (2018). Special Issue: Tourism Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/Entrepreneurship_Tourism
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). (2020). GEM Global Report 2020/2021. Retrieved from https://www.gemconsortium.org/report/gem-20202021-global-report
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