Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 7822/2020 - 07/08/2020
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 14,0 T + 28,0 PL + 14,0 OT , Cód. 820719.
Lecturer
- José Alberto de Figueiredo Oliveira Rodrigues (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1)Understand the importance of security for the quality of the tourist offer;
2) Know the main themes and best practices with regard to safety and accessibility in tourism;
Program
1. Introduction to tourism security;
2. The relationship between security and economy;
3. Security in tourist facilities;
4. Tourism and terrorism / Violence and crime
5. Risk and Fear;
6. Accessibility in tourism;
6.1. Accessible and Inclusive Tourism;
6.2. Customers/tourists with different types of limitations;
6.3. Customers/tourists with limitations due to aging;
6.4. Customers/tourists with limitations arising from other situations.
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment
Individual test 50%
(In the written test, a minimum grade of 8/20 is required)
Practical assignment presented in class 50%
Final Assessment
Written exam 100%.
Bibliography
- P. e C e E, T. (2015). Segurança: um desafio para os setores de lazer, viagens e turismo. e-book: Tomar: Instituto Politécnico de Tomar/ Escola Superior de Gestão de Tomar.
- Tourism Security. Strategies for effectively travel risky and safety.(2014, 0 de ---). Oxoford: Butterworth-Heinemann,
- Turismo Acessível em Portugal O Caso do Turismo para Pessoas com Mobilidade Reduzida.(2009, 0 de ---). Turismo & Desenvolvimento , pp. 171-179.
- Turismo Acessível ou Turismo para todos? Sustentabilidade do Negócio.(2009, 0 de ---). Revista Turismo & Desenvolvimento , pp. 141-145.
Teaching Method
Lectures and theoretical/practical classes. Lectures will provide the conceptual and theoretical bases supporting the practical content. Theoretical-practical classes will be focused on case studies.
Software used in class
E-learning platform and power point
