The Tourism Planning & Development Training Course is a specialised programme designed to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, develop, and manage sustainable tourism initiatives. Focusing on Tourism Planning, this course enables participants to create effective tourism strategy frameworks, support destination development, strengthen cultural tourism, and promote long-term growth within the tourism industry. Delivered under the Hospitality And Tourism Training Course specialisation, the programme explores tourism policies, destination planning, infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable tourism management.

Participants will learn how to analyse tourism markets, prepare tourism development plans, evaluate investment opportunities, preserve cultural and natural assets, and implement projects that improve tourism competitiveness. Delivered by The British Academy For Training and Development, the course equips tourism professionals with the expertise required to develop resilient tourism destinations that deliver economic, environmental, and social value.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of Tourism Planning.
• Develop comprehensive tourism strategy plans.
• Support sustainable destination development initiatives.
• Promote and preserve cultural tourism resources.
• Conduct tourism market and destination assessments.
• Develop tourism policies and strategic frameworks.
• Plan tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities.
• Engage stakeholders in tourism planning processes.
• Evaluate tourism investment opportunities.
• Monitor tourism development using key performance indicators.
• Balance tourism growth with environmental and cultural preservation.
• Develop long-term tourism development plans for sustainable success.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• Tourism Managers
• Tourism Development Officers
• Destination Managers
• Government Tourism Officials
• Tourism Consultants
• Destination Planning Specialists
• Resort Managers
• Hotel Managers
• Tour Operators
• Tourism Project Managers
• Urban and Regional Planners
• Cultural Heritage Managers
• Hospitality Professionals
• Economic Development Officers
• Professionals seeking careers in tourism planning and development

Module 1: Introduction to Tourism Planning

• Principles of Tourism Planning
• Tourism development concepts
• Tourism systems and stakeholders
• Global tourism trends
• Planning frameworks

Module 2: Tourism Strategy Development

• Strategic tourism planning
• Tourism vision and objectives
• Policy development
• Market positioning
• Strategic implementation

Module 3: Destination Development

• Destination development planning
• Tourism infrastructure
• Resource management
• Investment planning
• Destination competitiveness

Module 4: Cultural Tourism Management

• Cultural tourism principles
• Heritage conservation
• Community participation
• Cultural resource management
• Visitor engagement strategies

Module 5: Sustainable Tourism Development

• Sustainable tourism principles
• Environmental planning
• Responsible tourism practices
• Community development
• Long-term sustainability strategies

Module 6: Tourism Marketing and Investment

• Tourism market analysis
• Destination branding
• Tourism promotion
• Investment attraction
• Public-private partnerships

Module 7: Project Planning and Performance Evaluation

• Tourism project planning
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Risk assessment
• Performance monitoring
• Continuous improvement

Module 8: Implementing Tourism Development Plans

• Action plan development
• Stakeholder collaboration
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Tourism governance
• Best practices for tourism planning and development