25 Jun EXAMINE THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND THE IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF TIME, LOCATION, AND EVOLUTION.
Consultation Times: Mon 12pm-1pm and by appointment (please email to make a time)
Delivery mode:Blended Primary Delivery site:Melbourne campus Delivery details: Activity Group Room Day Time WeekSeminar ALL D103 Wednesday 2pm – 6pm Weeks 1 – 5Lecture ALL D103 Wednesday 2pm – 3pm Weeks 6 – 12Galileo Training ALL TBA Wednesday 3pm – 6pm Weeks 6 – 12 Subject Summary This subject examines the key distribution functions necessary to produce, promote and deliver tourism products and services. Tourism distribution systems are an integral part of the overall tourism industry and a vital contributor to the Australian economy as a whole. Students will investigate the underlying three core elements of tourism distribution systems that entail information, combination and travel arrangement services. These three essential parts to a tourism distribution system will be unpacked and evaluated within a changing, dynamic and complex tourism environment. By analysing the scope, complexity and diversity of tourism distribution systems, students will gain both a useful perspective and essential knowledge of this function within the tourism market. Intended Learning Outcomes After successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:1. Describe the nature, structure, and variety of tourism distribution systems2. Examine the historical development of tourism distribution systems and the important components of time, location, and evolution.3. Identify the role of technology within tourism distribution systems and its key features such as networks, channels, bundles, modes and systems based structures (CRS, GDSs and DMSs), social media.4. Evaluate both contemporary and future issues within tourism distribution systems and their particular characteristics given adversarial verses alliance styles of tourism distribution systems.Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attribute Level of inclusion Assessment task1 Preparedness t/f 1,32a ethical and social understanding t/f 1-32b sustainability literacy t/f 1-33 systematic and coherent body of knowledge exa 1-34a (cognitive) analyse, critique, consolidate t/f 2,34b (cognitive) synthesise, independence n/a 5 scholarly skills impl 6a interpersonal skills impl 6b teamwork skills t/f 17a (communication) written, oral, numerical t/f 1-37b (communication) multimedia, technical t/f 3
Threshold Learning Outcomes This is the minimum threshold standards that are expected of all tourism, hospitality or events graduates.
Tourism, Hospitality and Events Threshold Learning Outcomes Level of Evidence Assessment task1 Interdisciplinary Inquiry 2 Service and Experience Design 5 1,33 Collaboration 4 Problem Solving 4 1-35 Professional and Civic Responsibility
Student workload(subject statement)No. of timetabled hours/week No. of personal study hours/week Total workload hours/week4 6 10
Assessment Summary and Due Dates Assessment Task Word Count When Assessed Weighting1 Oral Portfolio – Segment analysis of tourismdistribution system (individual) including a 500 word abstract 15 min500 word abstract Weeks4-64 20%2 Essay – Identify and discuss a particular issue within tourism distribution systems 1,400 Week 8 35%3 Portfolio. Students create a number of explanatory tourism distribution systems (diagrams, tables, charts and other related methods to describe this area of tourism) models and submit in a portfolio. Data will be drawn from student research, hands on experience and portfolio information. 1,800 equiv Week 12 45%
Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the Faculty Assessment Regulations.These can be found on the MyWAI portal under Higher Education announcements or usethe link below:Faculty Assessment RegulationsFaculty Exam Regulations
Assessment 1 -Due Week 4 (abstract)Portfolio due when presenting – 20 %of final mark
Assessment 1: Oral Portfolio and topic abstract – Segment analysis of a tourism distribution system (individual) Assessment Type: Oral Portfolio and topic abstractWeighting: 20%Word Limit:Time Limit: Approx. 50015 minDue date: Portfolios – Weeks 4-6Abstract – Week 4 Sunday August27, 2359 hrsDetails:This assessmentrequires students to choose a segment or function within a tourism distribution system. This assessment examines segments or functions within a global context rather than from an Australian perspective. Students must include the following items in their portfolio:1. 500 word abstract of the topic – submitted separately via the subject assessment link2. Introduction to the topic including presenter introduction (explain why you have chosen this particular segment or function)3. Overview of the topic including general description of the segment or function, history and development unique to this topic over time (state the relevant time frame)4. Key players and stakeholders within the segment or function (globally)5. Importance and relationship with the overall tourism distribution system (link back to the overall global TDS)6. Factors relating to political, economic, environmental and social impacts of this topic within the overall tourism distribution system (identify and discuss examples for each area)7. Issues of change, innovation and disruption that have influenced the progress or not of this segment or function (isolate and describe)8. Future directions of this segment or function within the tourism distribution system (identify and discuss)Students can choose a portfolio topic based on the following choices:
1. The airline segment2. The Accommodation segment3. The Coach (road) segment4. The Rail segment5. Water Based Cruise segment6. The Hire Car segment7. A Retail Travel Agent8. A Tour Wholesaler9. An Inbound Tour Operator10. A Local Tour Operator11. Urban Tourism DS12. Rural and Peripheral DS13. The Structure and Organization of the Travel and Tourism Industry – global perspective14. The Demand for Tourism – structural representation15. The Impact of the ‘Sharing/Service Economy’ within the tourism sector – examples
Students will have 15 minutes to present their topic.
TOU503 – Assessment 1: Oral portfolio and topic abstract– Marking RubricColour Grading Range Indicator:Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
TDSPortfolio& Abstract Student Name:
Grade:Time: Segment/Function TDS analysis portfolio& abstract name:
Assessment Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction15min allocation:Evidence of timing, editing/drafting requirement of portfolio materials Under/Over time requirement
Portfolioneeds complete re-write and rehearsal Within the timing allocation
Portfoliorequires second and/or third rehearsal Within the timing allocation
The Portfolio would have benefitted from a third rehearsal Within the timing allocation
The Portfolio would have benefitted from a third rehearsal Within the timing allocation
Excellent attention to detail and evidence of portfolio rehearsal. Knowledge of the topic as reflected in the abstract &portfolio
Understanding of portfoliotopic
PortfolioSegment or function knowledge Systematically repeats information from other sources – unable to distinguish main ideas
No real understanding of the portfoliotopic
Factual errors;
Little or no detail given
Includes large parts that have no relevance and are clearly unrelated and uncited
Clearly uncomfortable and uninformed with the Portfolio topic Some degree of understanding of main ideas, not just recitation of what they have read
Sometimes unclear or vague with some factual errors
Includes content unrelated or unnecessary
Basic understanding of the Portfolio topic Most topics or concepts clearly elaborated
Good understanding of the portfoliotopic
Few if any factual errors
Has shown a good grasp of the Portfolio content All portfoliotopics or concepts clearly elaborated
Very good understanding of the portfoliotopic
Few if any factual errors
Has shown a very good grasp of the Portfolio content Very good understanding of relevant portfolioconcepts
No factual errors
Definite, clear and purposeful understanding of the portfoliotopic
Adds to the conversation and discussion of the portfoliotopic
Excellent examples given of individual and original thinking within the scope of the Portfolio
Assessment Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction500 word Abstract Abstract – Clarity of expressionPortfolio style
Spelling, syntax and grammar within the abstract &portfolio slides/materials
Appropriate format Inappropriate format;
Many spelling and grammatical errors (> 7);
Incoherent portfolio style, minimal understanding and application of English expression
Difficult to understand
Unsatisfactory abstract Includes few elements of appropriate format; some spelling and grammatical errors (3-6);
maintains focus in writing style mostly (with some lapses); sometimes unclear or inappropriate use of English
Satisfactory abstract Includes most elements of appropriate format;
1-2 spelling, grammatical errors; often clear and predominantly a clear and understandable portfolio style
Good abstract Includes all elements of appropriate format;
Very few grammatical errors; clear and predominantly high level of expression
Evidence of a clear and understandable portfolio style
Very good abstract Extremely well-presented; no spelling, grammar or syntax errors; laid out in the required portfolio
Excellent abstractAssessment Criteria Unsatisfactory Pass Credit Distinction High DistinctionAbstract Organisation of ideasCoherent and logical Portfolio structure
Ability to draw together ideas and TDS concepts into a logical and professional portfolio Little or no structure – rambles and departs from topic frequently;Lack of logical organization or structure
Unsatisfactoryportfoliostructure, (1-8) Some evidence of organization, but lacks coherent structure
Satisfactory portfoliostructure, (1-8) Mostly logical structure with some supporting facts evident
Good portfoliostructure, (1-8) Very logical structure with very good supporting facts evident
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