IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) MARKETING OF TOURISM AND WINE Code 19635101
Study programme
Wine Tourism Innovation (European Master) (2016)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Geography
Business Management
Coordinator
MARQUET , CHRISTOPHE JEAN LOUIS
GENÉ ALBESA, JAUME
E-mail jaume.gene@urv.cat
noemi.rabassa@urv.cat
jaume.salvat@urv.cat
christophe.marquet@urv.cat
Lecturers
GENÉ ALBESA, JAUME
RABASSA FIGUERAS, MARIA NOEMÍ
SALVAT SALVAT, JAUME
MARQUET , CHRISTOPHE JEAN LOUIS
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General description and relevant information The subject is divided into three parts: wine marketing, tourism marketing and the enotourism marketing plan.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Identify the different types of wine and learn the processes of wine production, from the processing of raw materials to the production of the final product
 A3 Go in depth into the functioning of tourism systems and acquiring knowledge about the principles of development, management and governance of wine tourism destinations from a sustainable, competitive and responsible perspective
 A4 Deepen the typologies, trends and dynamics of wine tourism markets in order to design and develop a marketing plan to promote wine and wine tourism activities
 A5 Design and implement innovative strategies to develop wine tourism-related products and destinations
 A7 Assessing the historical, geographical, cultural and social contexts of the main wine-producing regions and integrating them into wine-making innovation programs and design of wine tourism for consumers
 A8 Identify, appreciate and master the wide range of sensory characteristics of wine and the tasting techniques
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Know the different grape varieties, their life cycle and the relation with the characteristics of the must
Distinguish viticulture techniques of vineyard management and annual crop maintenance operations
Recognize the processing processes, as well as the necessary equipment for the production of the different types of wine and special wines (sparkling, sweet, fortified and aged)
 A3 Understand the components of the territory and its diversity as a context of the Wine Tourism activity
Understand and demonstrate the importance of territory and Wine Tourism in territorial development
Understand the operation of the economic/tourism system and its measurement
Know the main techniques for the monitoring of the tourist activity
Recognize the importance of tourism in the local and regional development of wine-growing areas
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A4 Recognize strategic and operational marketing concepts
Identify and use marketing mix variables in the field of Wine Tourism
Understand research methods to identify the characteristics of the Wine Tourism market
 A5 Know and to use tools of analysis, diagnosis and territorial representation
 A7 Identify the most relevant geographical indications and combine them with their most relevant features
Evaluate the importance of wines in local gastronomy
Define specific pairings between local gastronomy and produced wines
Situate and describe the tangible and intangible traditions of the territory
Interpret the heritage, history, landscape and the socio-economic and cultural context
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A8 Distinguish the sensorial characteristics of the different wines and special wines
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Lesson 1. Overview of Marketing - Marketing definition
- Evolution of market approaches
- Marketing management
Lesson 2. Tourism marketing - Tourist products
- Marketing segmentation and tourism
- Positioning in line with consumer preferences
- The channels of distribution
- Tourist communication mix
Lesson 3. Wine marketing - Wine consumers: Traditional consumer and new wine consumer
- Segmenting the wine market
- Wine packaging and labels
- Wine pricing
- Sales, distribution management and Retailing.
- Cellar door: direct sales, wine clubs, brand building and relationships.
- Wine brand image agents: advertising, reviews and media.

Lesson 4. The Wine Consumer and Wine Tourist - Wine tourism market research process
- Major Forces and Trends in Wine Consumption
- Consumer-Related Issues Affecting Wine Consumption and Wine Tourism
- Profile of Wine Tourist
- Motivations and wine lifestyle
Lesson 5. Marketing Wine Tourism - The Winery as Tourist Attraction.
- Wine Tourism Decision-Making Process
- The Marketing Plan for Tourist-Oriented Wineries
- Destination Wine Tourism Marketing
- Marketing Wine Country With Other Special-Interest Products
Lesson 6. Creativity and innovation in wine tourism and marketing. - Product development
- New marketing tools
- Networking (clusters, associations, clubs, guilds)
- Tran-sectorial cooperation


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
A4
24 36 60
Seminars
A4
10 15 25
Fieldwork/excursions
A4
25 37.5 62.5
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Multiple-choice objective tests
A4
1 1.5 2.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Course introduction
Lecture Presentation of the main topics fo the course
Seminars Participatory discussions with external invited speakers
Fieldwork/excursions Visit and analysis of wine tourism experiences and firms
Personal attention Personal mentoring

Personalized attention
Description
Individual meeting: jaume.gene@urv.cat, noemi.rabassa@urv.cat

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Seminars
A4
Fieldwork/excursions
A4

Multiple-choice objective tests
A4
Test about the content of the course 30%
Others  

Activities Prof Christophe Marquet 30% Prof Noemi Rabassa 20% Prof Jaume Gené 20%

70%
 
Other comments and second exam session

Sources of information

Basic

Wine Marketing & Sales. Success Stragies for saturated market
 Second edition Paperback – February 22, 2016
by Janeen Olsen (Author), Liz Thach PhD (Author), Paul Wagner (Author)
978-1-935879-51-0
Board and bench publising


Wine Business Case Studies: Thirteen Cases from the Real World of Wine Business Management Paperback – January 1, 2014
by Pierre Mora (Author)
The vine appreciatin guild


Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism (7th Edition)
Apr 11, 2016
by Philip T. Kotler and John T. Bowen
SBN-13: 978-0134151922


Tourism Marketing for Cities and Towns
Mar 13, 2006
by Bonita Kolb
SBN-13: 978-0750679459
Wine Marketing 1st Edition
by C. Michael Hall (Author), Richard Mitchell (Author
ISBN-13: 978-0750654203 


Wine Brands: Success Strategies for New Markets, New Consumers and New Trends
Jul 22, 2008
by E. Resnick
ISBN-13: 978-0230554030
Market Research in Practice: An Introduction to Gaining Greater Market Insight 3rd Edition
by Paul Hague (Author), Julia Cupman (Author), Matthew Harrison (Author), Oliver Truman (Author)
ISBN-13: 978-0749475857 


Questionnaire Design: How to Plan, Structure and Write Survey Material for Effective Market Research (Market Research in Practice)
Jun 3, 2013
by Ian Brace
ISBN-13: 978-0749467791
Marketing: An Introduction (12th Edition)
Jan 17, 2014
by Gary Armstrong and Philip Kotler
ISBN-13: 978-0133451276

 

 

 

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