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Hanqin Qiu, Peter Yuen, and Jiaying Lyu

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone interested in global tourism trends. Experience in the hotel or tourism industry isn’t necessary but might be useful.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone interested in global tourism trends. Experience in the hotel or tourism industry isn’t necessary but might be useful.

Topics Covered

  • Tourism Development: Past, Present, And Future
  • The Belt and Road Initiative: Building A New Pattern of International Tourism
  • Tourism Development in China
  • Sustainable Tourism Planning and Tourism Impacts
  • Medical Tourism
  • Perception of Risk and Travel Decisions
  • Smart Tourism
  • Regional and global case examples

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Reviews summary

China's global tourism strategic insights

According to learners, this course offers a comprehensive overview of China's significant role in global tourism development, particularly highlighting the Belt and Road Initiative. Many find the content strategically insightful and praise the informative lectures and relevant case studies. While generally well-received for providing a solid theoretical foundation, some students note that it can be academic in nature and may lack in-depth practical applications. Recent feedback suggests course content has been updated, improving its relevance.
Instructors deliver content clearly.
"The instructor was clear and easy to understand."
"I found the lectures informative and well-structured."
"The explanations of complex topics were very clear to me."
Relevant topics, with recent updates noted.
"The information on smart tourism and sustainability was relevant. I appreciated the updated content."
"The course provides a unique perspective on tourism from China's viewpoint."
"I enjoyed that the content covered diverse topics from medical tourism to risk perception. It covered a lot of ground."
Offers a broad, strategic understanding of tourism.
"Excellent course! Provided a comprehensive overview of China's tourism landscape and its global impact, especially the Belt and Road."
"I found the theoretical framework very useful for understanding macro trends."
"The course really helped me understand the broader implications of China's economic strategies on global tourism."
Could benefit from more interactive elements.
"The content was decent, but it could use more interactive elements. The discussions were a bit slow for me."
"I found the lectures informative, though sometimes a bit dry."
"I wish there were more practical applications or deeper dives into specific regions."
Leans theoretical, less on practical operations.
"Some parts felt a bit academic, but overall it gave me a solid foundation."
"I was disappointed. I expected more practical insights for my travel business. This felt more like a university lecture series."
"If you're looking for advanced insights or practical operational strategies, this isn't it. It's more about policy and development."

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