Dades generals
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Curs acadèmic:
- 2026
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Descripció:
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Crèdits ECTS:
- 6
Grups
Grup A
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Durada:
- Semestral, 1r semestre
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Professorat:
- Parastoo Moghaddam
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Idioma de les classes:
- Anglès (100%)
Competències
- CG.10 Utilitzar l'enginy i la creativitat per trobar solucions adequades a problemes inèdits.
- CG.4 Recollir i seleccionar informació de manera eficaç i eficient, en funció d'objectius predeterminats, i de diferent procedència i format, respectant l'autoria de les fonts.
- CE.8 Controlar les característiques i iniciatives de la direcció, gestió i planificació turística
- CE.7 Analitzar el funcionament i el procediment dels diversos àmbits de l'activitat turística
- CE.10 Utilitzar tècniques, mètodes i models bàsics de les disciplines turístiques
Continguts
1. Foundations of Smart Tourism Destinations:
Introduction to the concept and evolution of Smart Tourism Destinations, their key dimensions, and their role in enhancing destination competitiveness, sustainability, accessibility, and governance.
2. Analysis of tourists' expectations and how smart solutions aim to meet them.
3. Connection between Smart Tourism Destinations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
4. Emphasis on gender equality within the context of smart and sustainable tourism.
5. Overview of the benefits, limitations, and key challenges of implementing Smart Tourism Destinations
Activitats
|
Tipus d’activitat |
Hores amb professor |
Hores sense professor |
Hores virtuals amb professor |
Total |
| Anàlisi / estudi de casos |
0
|
30,00 |
0
|
30,00 |
| Assistència a actes externs |
2,00 |
3,00 |
0
|
5,00 |
| Cerca i anàlisi d'informació |
0
|
0
|
5,00 |
5,00 |
| Elaboració individual de treballs |
0
|
0
|
15,00 |
15,00 |
| Exposició dels estudiants |
2,00 |
0
|
0
|
2,00 |
| Lectura / comentari de textos |
0
|
5,00 |
0
|
5,00 |
| Prova d'avaluació |
5,00 |
0
|
0
|
5,00 |
| Sessió expositiva |
23,00 |
7,00 |
0
|
30,00 |
| Sessió participativa |
26,00 |
27,00 |
0
|
53,00 |
|
Total |
58,00 |
72,00 |
20,00 |
150 |
Bibliografia
Avaluació i qualificació
Activitats d'avaluació:
|
Descripció de l'activitat |
Avaluació de l'activitat |
% |
Recuperable |
| Elaboración de trabajos, proyectos e informes |
Elaboración de Trabajos/proyectos |
30 |
Sí |
Exposición/ presentación de trabajos por
parte de los estudiantes en clase o ante un
tribunal. |
Exposición y defensa de estudiantes |
30 |
Sí |
| Prueba de evaluación |
Prueba de evaluación |
40 |
Sí |
Qualificació
Single assessment. You must pass an exam for all topics. If you do not pass the exam in the ordinary call, you can take it in the extraordinary session (or extraordinary call.
Continuous assessment. All assessment elements must be completed. As detailed in the final project and individual case study, a minimum score of 5 is required to be counted against the remaining assessment elements. If necessary, everything (except for class activities, exercises, and other items, and attendance) can be repeated in the extraordinary session (or extraordinary call)
Criteris específics de la nota «No Presentat»:
According to regulations of the University of Girona:
The qualification of "Not Presented" exhausts the qualification call for the purposes provided for in the regulations for Permanence and progression in undergraduate studies of the University of Girona.
Avaluació única:
A single assessment may be requested for one or more subjects when the interested person considers that they cannot undergo continuous assessment due to:
b1. Irresolvable work incompatibilities (external internships are not considered).
b2. Long-term health problems.
b3. Serious family reasons.
b4. Existence of relevant academic difficulties to be able to continue the continuous assessment of subjects not passed and enrolled in the second or subsequent call.
Interested students must request it through the online secretariat, attaching the relevant documentation, and the deadlines will be:
First semester subjects: 28/09/2026
Requisits mínims per aprovar:
The minimum qualification to pass the subject is to obtain a minimum of 5 in the overall grade with the parameters established in the previous section.
Tutoria
Tutoring will be held on Mondays from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM by appointment via email in Espai coEUM, Despacho Turismo y Empresa, c/ Consell de Cent, 143. 08015 Barcelona.
Comunicació i interacció amb l'estudiantat
The means of communication that will be used are the following:
- MOODLE (schedules, information on activities/work, resources, etc.) communications of any new developments or variations in the programming.
- MOODLE MESSAGE reminders of deliveries and any necessary communications
- EUM corporate EMAIL (parastoo.moghaddam@eum.es)
Observacions
Gender Perspective
The gender perspective is integrated throughout all topics. Students will be required to consider issues related to equality, inclusion, accessibility, and the potential impact of digital technologies on different social groups in all assignments and activities.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Soft Skills
Topic 1. Foundations of Smart Tourism Destinations
Definition and evolution of Smart Tourism Destinations (STDs), based on the concept of Smart Cities. Analysis of the key pillars of smart destinations and their role in tourism development.
SDGs: SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
Soft Skills: Critical thinking, communication, continuous and independent learning.
Topic 2. Technology and Tourism Intelligence
Application of ICTs, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, digital platforms, and destination intelligence systems in tourism destinations.
SDGs: SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
Soft Skills: Creativity and innovation, problem-solving, flexibility, growth orientation.
Topic 3. Governance and Stakeholder Management
Destination governance, public-private collaboration, stakeholder interactions, citizen participation, and strategic destination planning.
SDGs: SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)
Soft Skills: Teamwork, communication, leadership, negotiation, empathy.
Topic 4. Smart Tourist Experiences, Accessibility and Sustainability
Tourist satisfaction, personalised services, accessibility, sustainability, destination competitiveness, and quality of life for residents and visitors.
SDGs: SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
Soft Skills: Empathy, responsibility, professionalism, ethical behaviour.
Topic 5. Innovation, Challenges and Future Perspectives
Innovation ecosystems, emerging technologies, ethical implications, privacy, cybersecurity, risks, limitations, and future challenges of Smart Tourism Destinations.
SDGs: SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions)
Soft Skills: Critical thinking, creativity and innovation, problem-solving, leadership, commitment.
Modificació del disseny
Modificació de les activitats:
(Principal) SCENARIO 1: 100% IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION
The initially planned assessment method remains in place.
SCENARIO 2: BLENDED LEARNING
Continuous Regular Assessment
Intended for in-person students. Student performance will be assessed based on their completion of case studies, exercises, and assignments carried out during the semester via :
Minimum requirements for passing: To pass the continuous assessment, in addition to achieving a weighted average of five points across all grades, the score on the theoretical-practical assessment (exam) must be at least five points. If a student does not pass during the regular exam period, they may retake the exam during the make-up exam period.
Single Regular Call
This exam will be taken by both distance-learning students and those who have opted for the single exam (waiving continuous assessment). It will consist of a theoretical-practical exam covering the entire course content, which will account for 100% of the final grade.
Minimum requirements for passing: You must earn a score of at least 5.00 on the theoretical-practical exam.If you do not pass this exam session, you may retake it during the make-up exam session.
Extraordinary Call
Students (both on-campus and online) who have not passed the regular exam session (whether in the continuous or single-session format) must take a theoretical-practical exam covering the entire syllabus, which will account for 100% of the final grade.
Minimum requirements for passing: a score of at least 5.00 points must be obtained on the theoretical-practical exams.
In this scenario, assessment exams are scheduled to be held in person (for both the regular and special exam sessions), unless a lockdown is in effect on the dates of the exams.
SCENARIO 3: 100% ONLINE INSTRUCTION
Continuous Ordinary Call
Intended for on-campus students. Student performance will be assessed based on their completion of case studies, exercises, and assignments carried out during the semester via :
Monographic assignment (accounting for 30% of the grade).
Theoretical-practical assessment (70% of the grade). This assessment will be conducted using the Moodleplatform, ensuring that students receive different exams in which they must answer competency-based questions.
Minimum requirements for passing: To pass the continuous assessment, in addition to achieving a weighted average of five points across all grades, the score on the theoretical-practical assessment must be at least five points. If a student does not pass this session, they may retake the exam during the make-up session.
Single Ordinary Call
This session is for both distance learners and those who have opted for the single assessment (waiving the continuous assessment). It will consist of a final theoretical-practical exam (100% of the grade). This exam will be administered using the Moodle platform, ensuring that students receive different exams in which they must answer competency-based questions.
Minimum requirements for passing: a score of at least 5.00 points must be obtained on the theoretical-practical exam. If a student does not pass this exam, they may retake it during the make-up exam period.
Extraordinary Call
Students (both on-campus and online) who have not passed the regular exam session (whether in the continuous or single-session format) must take a theoretical-practical exam covering the entire course content, which will account for 100% of the grade. This exam will be administered using the Moodle platform, ensuring that students receive different exams in which they must answer competency-based questions.
Minimum requirements for passing: a score of at least 5.00 points must be obtained on the theoretical-practical exam.
Modificació de l'avaluació:
All assessment activities can be done in virtual or blended learning mode.
Tutoria i comunicació:
It will be done virtually through Moodle, email and platforms such as Google Meet, Teams, Zoom.