UO Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HOSP 3006
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Course ID
203840
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable students to exploit Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to improve tourism, event and hospitality business practices. Digital and its impact on tourist behaviour; Digitisation of value chain and systems; E-commerce and e-marketing; Electronic distribution channels in tourism; Social media marketing; Social commerce and collaborative commerce (the sharing economy) in tourism; Destination Management Systems (DMS); Smart destinations and smart tourism.

Course learning outcomes

  • Examine the use of digital as a tool for improving the performance and competitiveness of tourism businesses and destinations.
  • Describe the role of digital in the development of tourism, event and hospitality experiences and offerings.
  • Debate the transformative power of digital in the tourism, event and hospitality industry.
  • Debate the future of digital technologies and innovation in the tourism, event and hospitality industry.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management discipline: i) Problem Solving (advanced level); ii) Ethical Awareness (intermediate level); iii) Teamwork (intermediate level); iv) Written Communication (advanced level); v) Oral Communication (intermediate level); and vi) International Perspective (advanced level).

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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