Contemporary issues in wine tourism
EM1S5M42
Program
PGE
PGE 3A - International Wine management and tourism (IWMT)
PGE 3A - International Wine management and tourism (IWMT)
UE
Wine Tourism
Semester
B
Discipline
Strategy
Contact hours
24 H
Number of spots
45
ECTS
5
Open to visitors
Yes
Language
Coordinator
Natalia VELIKOVA
List of lecturers
| Lecturer(s) | Contact hours - lecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Natalia VELIKOVA | natalia.velikova@ttu.edu | 24 h |
Pedagogical contribution of the course to the program
LEARNING GOAL 1 : Students will master state-of-the-art knowledge and tools in management fields in general, as well as in areas specific to the specialized field of management. |
|---|
| Students will identify a business organization’s operational and managerial challenges in a complex and evolving environment. |
| Students will understand state-of-the-art management concepts and tools and use them appropriately. |
| Students will implement appropriate methodologies to develop appropriate solutions for business issues. |
| LEARNING GOAL 2 : Students will develop advanced-level managerial skills. |
| Students will work collaboratively in a team. |
| Students will participate in a decision-making process in a critical way. |
| Students will communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing, in a business context. |
| LEARNING GOAL 3 : Students will demonstrate their understanding of practices reflecting ethical, diversity and sustainable development values in business organizations. |
| Students will identify and analyze issues relating to diversity, ethics and sustainable development in their business context. |
| LEARNING GOAL 4: Students will study and work effectively in a multicultural and international environment. |
| Students will demonstrate written and oral competency in two foreign languages. |
| Students will analyze business organizations and problems in a multicultural and international environment |
Description
This 24-hour course explores contemporary issues in global wine tourism. Participants will gain insights into the benefits and challenges of wine tourism and analyze implementation strategies used at both the regional and individual winery level. The topics of regional brand identity, wine tourist motivations, behavior and experiences, wine routes, service quality, partnerships, and key communication tools, including video and social media design will be covered. In addition, examples of successful events, tours, cellar door programs and crisis management strategies will be analyzed.Teaching methods
Face-to-face
- LecturesIn group
- Exercises- Oral presentations
- Projects
Interaction
- Discussions/debatesOthers
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Cognitive domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to- - (level 1) Identify the role of wine as a source of livelihood in agriculture and regional tourism
- - (level 1) Identify the benefits of wine tourism to the wine industry and to the host communities
- - (level 1) Recognize the links between wine tourism, local cultures and local legislation
- - (level 2) Articulate the benefits and challenges of wine tourism, including the effect of COVID-19 on global wine tourism
- - (level 4) Appraise the scope and the context of wine tourism development in the Old World and the New World
- - (level 5) Develop insights into wine tourist behavior and motivations [
- - (level 5) Develop team building, critical thinking, and communication skills in discussions of wine tourism opportunities and challenges
Affective domain
Upon completion of this course, students should be able toNone affective domain have been associated with this course yet
Outline
Introductory Live Session (Zoom) Individual / Group Work 14:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 18:00 Live Session (Zoom) 8:00 – 12:00 Individual / Group Work 14:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 18:00 Live Session (Zoom) 8:00 – 12:00 Individual / Group Work 14:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 18:00 Live Session (Zoom)No prerequisite has been provided
Knowledge in / Key concepts to master
NATeaching material
Mandatory tools for the course
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No items in this list have been checked.Recommended reading
• Alonso et al,. (2015). "Perceived benefits and challenges to wine tourism involvement: an international perspective". International Journal of Tourism Research, 17: pp.66-81 • Bruwer et al,. (2013). "Wine tourism experience effects of the tasting room on consumer brand loyalty". Tourism Analysis. Vol 18 (4), pp. 399-414 • Bruwer, J., Pratt, M.A., Saliba, A. and Hirche, M. (2014). "Regional destination image perception tourists within a winescape context". Current issues in tourism. 1-21 • Charters, S., Ali-Knight, J. (2002). "Who is the wine tourist"? Tourism management 23, 311- 319 • Charters, S., Fountain, J. and Fish, N. (2009), "’You felt like lingering...’: Experiencing ‘real’ service at the winery tasting room", Journal of Travel Research. Vol. 48 (1), pp. 122-134. • Cogan-Marie, L., Charters, S. and Velikova, N. (2015). The Development of Wine Tourism in Lesser- Known Wine Regions: The case of Jura. Paper submitted for the AWBR Conference, Adelaide, February 2016. • Gezt, D. (2000). Wine tourism: Management, Development & Destinations. Cognizant Communications. • Hall, C. M. (2013). Wine, food, and tourism marketing. Routledge. • Jones, M., F., Singh, N., Hsiung, Y. (2015). "Determining the critical success factors of the wine tourism region of Napa from a supply perspective". International Journal of Tourism Research. 7/ 261-271 • Koch et al.. (2013). "Overview of perceptions of German wine tourism from the winery perspective". International Journal of Wine Business Research. Vol 25 (1), pp. 50-74 • Lockshin, L., Spawton, T. (2001). "Using involvement and brand equity to develop a wine tourism strategy". International Journal of Wine Marketing. Vol 13 (1), pp. 72-81 • Manea, M. (2015). Wine Tourism In Western Moldova-To A Future Alsace?. Management & Marketing Journal, 13(1). • Mitchell, R., Charters, S. and Albrecht, J. (2012). “Cultural systems and the wine tourism product”. The Annuals of Tourism Research 39 (1) pp. 311-335 • Novelli, M. (Ed.). (2005). Niche tourism: contemporary issues, trends and cases. Routledge • Thach, L. & Charters, S. (2016). Best Practices in Global Wine Tourism. NY: Miranda Press.
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Textbooks, case studies, translated material, etc. can be enteredHaller, C., Bede, S., Couderc M., & Millo, F. (2016). Pink Wine and Movie Stars: How the Provence Wine Trail Was Established. In Thach, L. & Charter, S. (eds) (2016). Best Practices in Global Wine Tourism. NY: Miranda Press. Sigala, M., & Haller, C. (2019). The Impact of Social Media on the Behavior of Wine Tourists: A Typology of Power Sources. In Management and Marketing of Wine Tourism Business (pp. 139-154). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. Tahar, Y. B., Haller, C., Massa, C., & Bédé, S. (2018). Designing and Creating Tourism Experiences: Adding Value for Tourists. In The Emerald Handbook of Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Travel and Hospitality: Skills for Successful Ventures (pp. 313-328). Emerald Publishing Limited.