The purpose of this lesson is to introduce how local and regional authorities can build a consistent framework for collecting and analyzing tourism data using TUI in Northern Ireland as an example. This approach will ensure comparability across regions, which is essential for informed decision-making and also timely collection of accurate data. The video will walk you through key aspects of tourism measurement, data collection approaches, purpose and importance of doing so, as well as introducing definitions, economic impact, visitor surveys, benchmarking, and more. The presentation highlights the need for better measurement of tourism’s economic, social, and environmental impact, as exemplified by the case of Northern Ireland and its effort in promoting sustainable tourism development. The presentation discusses best practices for measuring tourism locally, which is critical for developing sustainable tourism at the community level. This can involve tracking visitor numbers, environmental impacts, and ensuring resources are used efficiently without depleting them. By the end of this session, participants will: Understand the current state of tourism in Northern Ireland, including its economic and environmental impacts. Be able to define sustainable tourism and explain the balance between economic growth and environmental protection. Recognize the importance of data in shaping sustainable tourism strategies. Identify key methods and best practices for measuring tourism’s economic, environmental, and social impacts. Learn about the role of the Tourism Intelligence Unit (TIU) in improving tourism data and its application in decision-making. Explore different project options for enhancing tourism statistics and sustainability practices, including practical examples. This is a comprehensive lesson plan for about 1.5 -2 hours including a well-prepared PowerPoint presentation, interactive exercises, in-depth case studies, and associated reading materials, designed to provide a holistic learning experience. To watch the video of this lesson please visit my Youtube channel: download the full pack of the lesson materials, please visit: Tourism Courses 旅游学习

Imagine the following scenarios: After finalizing your project schedule, you realize the estimated completion date is two months beyond what your boss publicly promised an important customer. Five months into the project, you realize that you are already three weeks behind the drop-dead date for the project. Four months into a project top management changes its priorities and now tells you that money is not an issue. Complete the project ASAP! This lesson addresses strategies for reducing project duration either prior to setting the baseline for the project or in the midst of project execution. The Learning Outcomes are: Rational for reducing projection duration Options for accelerating project completion under resource constrain and no resource constrain Project cost-duration graph Direct and indirect project costs Cost-duration trade-off Project crashing Project management trade-off matrix Benefits and risks associated with project crashing This is a comprehensive lesson plan for about 1.5 hours includes a well-prepared PowerPoint presentation, with video links, interactive exercises, in-depth case studies, and associated reading materials, designed to provide a holistic learning experience. The materials are based on “Project Management: The Managerial Process” of Clifford Gray (Author) and Erik Larson. We wish you all the best for the study, and should you have any further questions, please get in touch.