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About the Course

The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. The MOOC will present experiences and potential avenues to develop a more sustainable form of tourism. The Course particularly focuses on the problems and potentials of tourism development in small island states in tropical and sub-tropical settings and highlights the challenges of such development on vulnerable ecosystems. It also highlights how tourism development in Zanzibar results in increased pressure on its marine environment, solid waste management, water resources and control of mosquitoes. These factors will be used as tracers of impacts and areas for future improvement towards a more sustainable form of tourism. Zanzibar will be in focus during this course and used as a case in order to exemplify how a massive increase of Tourism in a low income and resource poor setting, can increase the vulnerability of the local population. The Course topics also relate to a number of targets under the global Sustainable Development Goals, especially: Goals 3: “good health and well-being” Goals 6: “clean water and sanitation” Goals 14: “life below water” Goals 17: “partnerships”. Thus, the Course is a continuation of the efforts and discussions raised as part of the 2017 international year of sustainable tourism. A diversity of perspectives and areas of expertise will be presented by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, State University of Zanzibar, representatives from the hotel sector and international experts in specific areas of sustainable tourism....

Top reviews

HA

Jun 3, 2020

I want to appreciate my Mentor Mr. Flemming Konradsen for providing such a pleasant learning experience through this course. This will surely enlighten our career in a positive direction.

Thank You

AB

Mar 7, 2020

Amazing course. Full of great information, straight to the point, with many life examples and research data. Very helpful for both environmental enthusiasts and hospitality professionals. Many thanks!

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By Luis R

Jul 22, 2020

It was amazing, thanks to Professor Flemming for his knowledge, interactive classes and research in Zanzibar. I am happy to finish my first year. Greetings from Panama City.

By Zsofia M

Jun 3, 2020

I would have liked to hear about more case studies, from more developed countries and popular city destinations, but it was very interesting and well structured. Thank you!

By Jaime A

May 25, 2020

Very interesting. Only criticism would be that it is based too often in Zanzibar. It could be more useful to give further examples in other countries not only developping

By Helen A L G

Aug 15, 2020

Es un buen curso que te hace pensar acerca del daño que las actividades del turismo hace al medio ambiente y a las localidades donde se realiza la actividad turística.

By Ignacio G

Feb 6, 2020

Nice packed course. Lots of beach tourism information, I would have liked a bit more of applies in other kinds of sites, still very good and useful. Congratulations!

By Diogo A S R

Mar 1, 2018

Outstanding knowledge and capacitation for the Tourism & Hospitality Industry with great data, insights and preventive tactics for a better and more sustainable world.

By Wanderer S

Jul 15, 2020

Thank you for this well-designed course on Sustainable Tourism- promoting environmental public health. This course helped me a lot to know about Sustainable tourism.

By Serhat B

Apr 8, 2020

This a great course that provides tones of valuable data and awareness. I am very happy to complete a course of this caliber. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

By BENRAHMOUNE N

Dec 11, 2021

Thank you very much

This cour was one of the most wonderful practical and theoretical Cours in the field of tourism, as it was inclusive of all fields. Thank you.

By Nghi P

Jun 30, 2021

This course is really helpful, especially when it have update content about COVID 19. And give me many sources about COVID. Those are all really helpful to me

By Buddhika L

Jul 28, 2020

A good course to learn about the sustainable tourism and related subject. Professor has done a good effort to make this course content a valuable one. thanks

By Diana P

Jul 5, 2022

me encanto el curso, tiene entrevistas, datos actuales y problemas con posibles soluciones y alternativas. las referencias y lecturas extras son muy buenas.

By HEYDER D K D

Sep 25, 2022

One way would be to take more care of our environment and the products we discard, since we must preserve the environment and public and tourist spaces.

By Aditya P

Jul 9, 2020

The course was very inspirational and informative. Gave me a new perspective and understanding. Professor Flemming Konradsen teaching method is great.

By Akshaya s

May 23, 2020

The course was very informative and interesting to understand the current issues in tourism worldwide and how to promote the same in sustainable way.

By Lonette J

Oct 25, 2020

Excellent course. Very interesting interviews and presentations, that is full with great information also with many life examples and research data.

By Tanusha S

May 31, 2020

Super fantastic approach and knowledge being passed down to all those that take this course! Worth every bit of it. Thank you for all the knowledge

By Diána L S

May 19, 2018

Very good case-study (Zanzibar). Good examples, interviews and enjoyable readings. Definitely broadens perspective when learning about Tourism.

By Dr. S K B

Nov 8, 2020

It provided me good opportunity to learn about other countries tourism scenario and data. especially related to protion of sustainable tourism

By andres f s v

Jul 13, 2020

great material, great way of teaching, and information that even even though is centered in zanzibar, we can relate it to all of our countries

By Praddy

Jun 15, 2020

An excellent course that gives new perspectives into the tourism industry and the impacts of tourism on local communities and the environment.

By Ismaila G

Jan 10, 2020

Very useful course. I hope to use the skills gained through it in my new career as an expert in Ecotourism and sustainable tourism in general.

By Biback D

Jan 28, 2019

this journey was tremendous. especially i wanted to thank my instructor sir... for whom i clearly conceptualized about sustainable tourism. :)

By Fernando R J M

Jun 24, 2020

Very informative course. Really enlightens you on the problems the tourism sector causes and what we need to do in the macro and micro level

By Maria C S

Nov 14, 2021

Very helpful course! I've found a lot about the importance of taking care of the environment and of sustainable tourism. Thank you so much!