Very good course and especially liked the updated version relating to the current Covid pandemic affecting places reliant on tourism.

The information I got was great but there were some problems with videos from YouTube and some articles that are not available.

This course is useful but it focuses too much on numbers, percentages and statistics

I recently had the opportunity to enroll in this Sustainable Tourism course offered by Coursera, and I must say that it has been an exceptional learning experience. This course is a must for anyone passionate about the future of travel and the impact it has on our planet.

From the very beginning, the course content was well-structured and engaging, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of sustainable tourism. The instructors were highly knowledgeable and expertly conveyed their insights, making complex concepts easily understandable. The course's combination of videos, readings, quizzes, and interactive assignments ensured that I could apply my learning in a practical way, enhancing my understanding of the subject matter.

One of the standout aspects of this course was its emphasis on real-world case studies and practical examples from around the globe. This approach allowed me to gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by various destinations and how sustainable tourism initiatives have successfully been implemented. The inclusion of these case studies also inspired me to think critically and consider innovative solutions that could be applied to my own travel experiences or future career in the tourism industry.

The course also fostered an interactive and collaborative learning environment. Through discussion forums, I had the opportunity to engage with fellow learners from diverse backgrounds, exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and gaining insights from different perspectives. The feedback and guidance provided by both the instructors and fellow learners were invaluable, enhancing the overall learning experience and enabling me to broaden my understanding of sustainable tourism.

Additionally, the course touched upon important topics such as community involvement, environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and responsible tourism practices. By addressing these crucial aspects, the course not only educated me on sustainable tourism principles but also instilled a sense of responsibility and a desire to make a positive impact as a traveler or tourism professional.

In conclusion, I highly recommend the Sustainable Tourism course on Coursera to anyone interested in understanding the complexities of sustainable travel and its role in shaping the future of the tourism industry. The course offers a well-structured curriculum, knowledgeable instructors, practical assignments, and a supportive learning community. It equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to become responsible travelers and advocates for sustainable tourism. Enrolling in this course has been a transformative journey, opening my eyes to the power we have as individuals to contribute to a more sustainable and responsible future.

I recently completed the course on sustainable tourism and found it to be highly informative and engaging. The content was well-structured, and the examples provided were very relevant to the current trends and challenges in sustainable tourism. The discussions on environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability were particularly insightful. However, I noticed that the course focused exclusively on Zanzibar as a case study. While this provided a deep dive into the specific challenges and solutions for that destination, it would have been beneficial to include examples from a variety of tourist destinations. This would offer a broader perspective and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of sustainable tourism practices in different contexts. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and appreciate the valuable knowledge it imparted. Expanding the scope to include multiple destinations in future iterations would make it even more enriching. Thank you for the excellent learning experience!

The clarity and enthusiasm with which Professor Flemming Konradsen presented the material in each lecture was extremely effective and helpful. His interviews with different experts, researchers and local professors were incredibly interesting and informative and his questions helped me get a much better sense of the situation. I came into this course not having much of an idea about the complexities of ecotourism and emerged knowing much more about human impact on the earth in a variety of different environments. Topics from water usage to mosquitoes to fishing habits kept me interested and the constant statistics were there for support. The class was set up very organized and I would take another course with this department in a heartbeat. I just wish I hadn’t procrastinated and put it off for so long! (But the option is there.) Thank you Staff at Uni of Copenhagen!

This course helped me to understand the issues of Sustainability in the Tourism Sector better. It will help me to investigate the situation in our own destination, likewise instigate sustainability programs to address community safety and access to resources. Good reading and case study examples to bring theories to life. I think the course can benefit from more updates as the recovery timeline projections early on during the Corona19 outbreak have all failed. It is April 2021 and we are nowhere near earlier projections of Tourism recovery.

Pembahasan yang tertera sangat detail dan menurut penelitian yang akurat sehingga kami dapat memhami secara menyeluruh dan detail mengenai topik yang dibahas. Banyak sekali pembelajaran yang saya dapat dan wawasan saya bertambah terkhusus untuk menjaga lingkungan dan sebab akibat dari pariwisata yang ada di negara - negara di dunia. Pikiran saya cukup terbuka untuk memahami kondisi pariwisata di dunia yang tak terlepas dari limbah plastik dan kualitas dari sumber daya alam di tempat destinasi tersebut.

The course was very informative and relatable, especially since I am working in the Marine sector. I appreciate the use of an African (Zanzibar) example, becuase it made the content more relatable. The mandatory and optional readings put things more into perspective and the different sources of information made for a more fun reading experience. I will definitely be able to apply the knowledge I have gained from the course in my everyday work life, and would highly recommend the course. Thank you.

This course will certainly deepen your knowledge of sustainable tourism, especially its impact on the environment. You will learn how to minimize negative impacts on the environment and the community in a natural way.

This course really helped you realize that as a human being it is not good just to promote sustainable tourism, but also to do a lot of actions such as educating and teaching yourself to be grateful so that we can achieve and have an amazing world.

Thank you for the insight. The course is really helpfull in creating a mindset towards effective waste management and the impact of tourism on our environment. Although I have been working in tourism industry for more than 13 years now, I never tough the way it was told in the course about the waste disposal by tourist and it impact.

I have learned a lot from the course and specially the importance of keeping the environment safe for the business to flurish.

This course does make you begin to ponder the many things that one doesn't even consider as a tourist in another country. Tourism was and hopefully in the future will be again a thriving industry. At the same time, the way tourism operates now is not sustainable and we do have to reformat it so that we can enjoy the many beautiful tourist destinations that we love to enjoy. The concepts are easily understood by their applications to real life scenarios.

Great introductory course to the field of sustainable tourism. It covers various aspects of the field by focusing on a specific real-life case, Zanzibar. I was able to learn not only of the issues arising from poorly managed tourism, but also how and why it became an issue from the past, as well as potential solutions for the future. As a traveller myself, it has made me a "conscious traveller," and also encouraged me to study further into this field.

Tourism is one of the expanding field, which gives employment to local community. Every coin has both sides, likewise, this emerging field also have negative impact on environment. Water scarcity, lack of management of solid waste, heavy pressure on regional natural resources are major problems. This course gives me a base line data of all these problems. Course instructor, Flemming Konradsen provided all necessary information on sustainable tourism.

I enjoyed this course mainly because of two reason first the content of the course & other one is the professor. They style or format professor used while delivering this is course make it easy to learn & interesting. Thank You for this wonderful course & knowledge which I have got regarding how tourism is connection with environment positively & negatively. Most important how much we need sustainable tourism between us as soon as possible.

I went through really effective training. Sustainability is a very important concept in the tourism industry. Tourism is an industry with economically large businesses. Therefore, success must be permanent in this regard. The tourism sector, which faces various problems, has various studies in terms of options, one of the solutions to these problems. Thanks to this training, I have added some more important notes to my knowledge. Thanks!

Interesante, muy claro y simple. Una excelente guía del profesor Konradsen con entrevistas y ejemplos locales de Zanzíbar como caso de estudio exportable a cualquier sitio o destino de turismo, además de la incorporación de comentarios de especialistas en análisis e investigación mundial. Interesante no tan sólo para actividades o industria del turismo, sino para cualquier ámbito de sostenibilidad. Lo recomiendo totalmente.

by completing this course i have learnt that environment sustainability is the much interest to be shown and to take it as a consideration. I would also thank my mentor Mr, Flemming Konradsen for his impressive teaching. I would like to conclude by making a decision towards a safe environment and make sure i use Eco-Friendly products and goods of my own to places i visit, because there should be change within us.

Excelent course. Very important points were presented that we often don't notice when we talk about tourism. The course made me think more critically about tourism, and reflect on alternatives for more sustainable tourism, for people and for the environment. Furthermore, it will be very useful to apply this knowledge to my country, Brazil, where there are many problems to be overcome.

This course does a great job introducing the environmental and social challenges and impacts caused by increased international tourism. The main case study reviewed is Zanzibar, but the course does include other examples and readings for other popular island tourist destinations. Good introduction and not a huge time commitment for those interested in learning more about this topic.

As a former tourism official of the Dominican Republic I think the course provides excellent information on how to be aware of the many sustainable problems that tourism can cause and also the most convenient ways to avert them. I would recommend this course and recomend that you make it an specialization. (Luis Simo, former Viceminister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic.

Жестокое пособие по выживанию, по развитию крепких нервов, а так же улучшению понимания английского языка. Этот курс требует полной концентрации внимания. Бывает порой нереально сложно и жутко от некоторых тестов, но мне понравилось, хоть я и не мало уничтожил нервишек.

Хотелось бы сказать, что некоторые дополнительные материалы немного старые и желательно бы их обновить.)

Excellent course. Even though the Course by and large limited itself to the various aspects of tourism in one country, viz., Zanzibar, it extrapolated worldwide, examining the repercussions of tourism growth, covering Sustainable Development Goals, disposal of solid and water waste, and possibility of increase of diseases if no control was exercised. Great !

It has been a very dynamic course, supported by very important, illustrative and diverse information that makes us reflect on the dimension of the problem at a global level, even when the example is a particular place.

The conduction of the interviews, presentation, times. Everything well designed and thought out.

Thank you very much, I liked it very much.