Department of Tourism Guidance
About Department
The Department of Tourism Guidance plays a pivotal role in promoting and facilitating tourism activities within a country or region. Its primary purpose is to develop, implement, and oversee policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance the tourism industry, attract visitors, and provide memorable experiences for both domestic and international travelers. The department’s efforts are aimed at boosting the economy, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable practices within the tourism sector.
Objectives
Promotion of Tourism: The primary objective is to promote the country or region as an attractive tourist destination. This involves showcasing its cultural, natural, historical, and recreational attractions to both domestic and international audiences.
Economic Growth: Tourism can significantly contribute to a country’s economy by generating revenue, creating jobs, and stimulating various sectors such as hospitality, transportation, and retail. A Department of Tourism aims to leverage the industry’s economic potential for the country’s benefit.
Foreign Exchange Earnings: Tourism can bring in foreign currency through spending by international tourists. These earnings can contribute to a country’s balance of payments and strengthen its international financial position.
Community Development: Tourism has the potential to improve the livelihoods of local communities by creating employment opportunities and fostering the growth of small businesses. A Department of Tourism may aim to ensure that local communities benefit from tourism-related activities.
Cultural Preservation: Many tourist destinations have rich cultural and heritage assets. One objective of a Department of Tourism is to promote and preserve these cultural resources while ensuring that tourism activities respect and celebrate local traditions.
Environmental Sustainability: Responsible tourism is a growing concern. A Department of Tourism often works towards ensuring that tourism activities do not harm the environment and that they support conservation efforts to protect natural resources.
Infrastructure Development: The department may aim to improve and expand tourism-related infrastructure, such as transportation networks, accommodation facilities, and tourist attractions, to enhance the overall visitor experience.
Diversification of Tourism Offerings: Developing a diverse range of tourism products and experiences can attract a broader spectrum of tourists and reduce reliance on a single type of tourism. This objective helps minimize the risk of sudden downturns in the industry.
Public-Private Partnerships: Collaboration with private sector businesses is crucial for the success of the tourism industry. Departments of Tourism often work to foster partnerships that can lead to investment, innovation, and improved services.
Research and Data Collection: Collecting accurate data and conducting research helps in making informed decisions and policies. Departments of Tourism often aim to gather data on tourism trends, visitor preferences, and economic impacts.
Safety and Security: Ensuring the safety and security of tourists is a key objective. This involves providing information to tourists, maintaining law and order, and responding effectively to emergencies.
Promotion of Responsible Tourism: Responsible tourism involves minimizing negative impacts on the environment, culture, and society while maximizing the benefits. A Department of Tourism might work to promote ethical and sustainable tourism practices among both tourists and industry stakeholders.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: The department often collaborates with various stakeholders, including local communities, tourism businesses, non-governmental organizations, and other government agencies, to achieve its objectives and ensure a holistic approach to tourism development.
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Degree Programs
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTH 2111 | اللغة الانجليزية 1 / English language 1 | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2112 | اللغة العربية 1 / Arabic language 1 | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2113 | مبادئ الاقتصاد / Principles of Economics | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2114 | مدخل الى التخطيط السياحي / Introduction to tourism planning | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2115 | مدخل إلى سيكولوجية العملاء / Introduction to customer psychology | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2116 | مدخل إلى التاريخ الإسلامي / Introduction to Islamic history | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2117 | مدخل إلى أخلاقيات مهنة الارشاد السياحي / Introduction to the ethics of the tourist guidance profession | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTH 2118 | اللغة الانجليزية 2 / English Language 2 | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2119 | اللغة العربية 2 / Arabic language 2 | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2120 | عادات وتقاليد الشعوب الأفروآسيوية 1 / Customs and traditions of Afro-Asian peoples 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2121 | المعالم الحضارية الأفروآسيوية 1 / Afro-Asian cultural monuments 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2122 | الآثار المعمارية في القرآن الكريم / Architectural monuments of the Holy Quran | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2123 | فنون وحضارة 1 / Arts and Culture 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2124 | مدخل إلى علم السياحة / Introduction to the science of Tourism | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 3
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTH 2125 | مدخل إلى إدارة الفنادق / Introduction to hotel management | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2126 | محاسبة 1 / Accounting 1 | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2127 | مبادىْ إدارة الأعمال / Principles of Business Administration | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2128 | السياحة والبيئة 1 / Tourism and Environment 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2129 | الأجهزة والمنظمات السياحية ( باللغة الانجليزية) / Tourist agencies and organizations ( in English) | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2130 | مبادىء الإحصاء / Principles of Statistics | 2 | Download |
BSTH 2131 | فنون ومتاحف أفروآسيوية 1 / Afro-Asian art and museums 1 | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 4
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTH 2132 | أخلاقيات مهنة الارشاد السياحي / Ethics of the tourist guidance profession | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2133 | السياحة الدينية في القرآن الكريم / Religious tourism in the Holy Quran | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2134 | فن المتاحف في أفريقيا 1 / Art museums in Africa 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2135 | الهندسة المعمارية في القرآن الكريم / Architecture in the Holy Quran | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2136 | الحضارة الفرعونية 1 / Pharaonic civilization 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTH 2137 | نظم سياحية / Tourist systems | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 5
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTG 2138 | عادات وتقاليد الشعوب الأفروآسيوية 2 / Customs and traditions of Afro-Asian peoples 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2139 | المعالم الحضارية الأفروآسيوية 2 / Afro-Asian cultural monuments 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2140 | تاريخ الفنون والعمارة 1 / History of art and architecture 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2141 | التخطيط السياحي 1 / Tourism planning 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2142 | سيكولوجية العملاء / Customer psychology | 2 | Download |
BSTG 2143 | مدخل إلى نظم سياحية / Introduction to tourism systems | 2 | Download |
BSTG 2144 | جوانب تربوية في السيرة النبوية Educational aspects of the Prophet’s biography | 2 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 6
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTG 2145 | الآثار الدينية في أفريقيا / Religious monuments in Africa | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2146 | الارشاد السياحي البيئي / Eco-tourism guidance | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2147 | فن المتاحف في آسيا 1 / Art museums in Asia 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2148 | تاريخ الفنون والعمارة 2 / History of Arts and Architecture 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2149 | الآثار الإسلامية 1 / Islamic archeology 1 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2150 | الآثار القبطية 1 / Coptic antiquities 1 | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 7
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTG 2151 | الآثار الدينية في آسيا / Religious Antiquities in Asia | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2152 | الارشاد السياحي العلاجي / Medical tour guide | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2153 | فن المتاحف في أفريقيا 2 / Museum art in Africa 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2154 | فنون وحضارة / Arts and civilization | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2155 | الآثار الإسلامية 2 / Islamic archeology 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2156 | الآثار البيزنطية / Byzantine antiquities | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 8
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
BSTG 2157 | المتاحف عبر العصور / Museums Through the Ages | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2158 | فن وإيتكيت الارشاد السياحي / Art and etiquette of tourist guidance | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2159 | إرشاد سياحي تطبيقي / Practical tourist guide | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2160 | آثار الدولة العثمانية / Antiquities of the Ottoman Empire | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2161 | فن المتاحف في آسيا 2 / Museum art in Asia 2 | 3 | Download |
BSTG 2162 | مناهج بحث / Research methods | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 |
SEMESTER 1
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSTG 2211 | History of Arts and Architecture in Africa / تاريخ الفنون والعمارة في أفريقيا | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2212 | Tourist guidance for religious monuments / الارشاد السياحي للمعالم الدينية | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2213 | Technological means used in tourist guidance / الوسائل التكنولوجية المستخدمة في الارشاد السياحي | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2214 | Museums Through the Ages / المتاحف عبر العصور | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
SEMESTER 2
Code | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Outline |
MSTG 2215 | تاريخ الفنون والعمارة في آسيا / History of Arts and Architecture in Asia | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2216 | الآثار الرومانية واليونانية / Roman and Greek antiquities | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2217 | الموروث الحضاري الأفروآسيوي / The Afro-Asian civilizational heritage | 3 | Download |
MSTG 2218 | مناهج بحث الارشاد السياحي / Tourist guide research methodologies | 3 | Download |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
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