Course Learning Plan for Business Law in Tourism


Welcome to the course Business Law in Tourism (HES 62109). As part of our commitment to conducting structured and transparent lectures, the following Semester Learning Plan (RPS) will be our guide for the upcoming semester.

General Course Information:

  • Course Code: HES 62109

  • Credits (SKS): 2

  • Semester: 7 (Seventh)

  • Lecturer: Sugeng Riyadi, S.E., M.S.I.

  • Authorization: Developed and coordinated by Sugeng Riyadi, S.E., M.S.I., and approved by the Head of Study Program, Ainul Yaqin, M.Sy.

Brief Description:
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the regulations, legal aspects, and sharia principles governing the tourism industry. Students will analyze various forms of tourism businesses, the rights and obligations of business actors and consumers, dispute resolution, as well as contemporary legal challenges in this sector, all from the perspectives of positive law and sharia economics.


Detailed Material per Meeting (Learning Plan)

The lectures will be directed to achieve the specified Course Learning Outcomes (CPMK). Here are the details of the material to be discussed each week:

Meeting 1: Introduction to Business Law in Tourism

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to understand the scope, urgency, and legal sources of Business Law in Tourism.

  • Material: Overview of the Indonesian tourism industry, scope of tourism business law, legal bases (Tourism Law, Commercial Code, etc.), and its relation to sharia economic law.

  • Learning Form: Interactive lecture, class discussion about student expectations for this course, and Q&A.

  • Assignment: Find and identify one recent news article related to the tourism business for discussion next week.

Meeting 2: National Tourism Regulations and Policies

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to analyze the regulatory framework and government policies in developing the tourism sector.

  • Material: Law No. 10 of 2009 concerning Tourism and its derivative regulations. The role of the government (Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy) and local governments.

  • Learning Form: Presentation and group discussion on key articles in the Tourism Law.

  • Assignment: Write a summary analysis of the implementation of the Tourism Law in one tourist destination.

Meeting 3: Forms of Business Entities in Tourism

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to identify and differentiate the legal forms of business entities in tourism (PT, CV, Firm, Cooperative, etc.) and their legal implications.

  • Material: Advantages and disadvantages of each business entity form, establishment process, and legal responsibilities of stakeholders.

  • Learning Form: Case study on publicly listed travel, hotel, and tour companies.

  • Assignment: Design a proposal for establishing a travel business by determining the most appropriate form of business entity and its reasons.

Meeting 4: Tourism Business Licensing

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to explain the procedures and types of licenses required for tourism business actors.

  • Material: In-depth analysis of Tourism Business License (IUP), Tourism Business Certificate, and other technical permits (business location permit, environmental permit, etc.).

  • Learning Form: Simulation of applying for permits online through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system.

  • Assignment: Compile a checklist of documents required to apply for an IUP for a new hotel.

Meeting 5: Contract Law in Tourism Business

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to draft and analyze business contracts commonly used in the tourism industry.

  • Material: Elements of a valid contract, standard clauses, types of contracts (hotel-travel cooperation agreements, contracts with tour guides, tour package sales contracts).

  • Learning Form: Workshop analyzing sample contracts and identifying potential disputes.

  • Assignment: Draft a cooperation agreement between a travel bureau and an accommodation provider.

Meeting 6: Legal Aspects and Consumer Protection in the Tourism Sector

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to implement consumer protection principles in all tourism business activities.

  • Material: Rights and obligations of consumers and business actors based on the Consumer Protection Law. Analysis of cases of default, force majeure, and claims for compensation.

  • Learning Form: Panel discussion and role-play simulating consumer complaint resolution.

  • Assignment: Analyze one real case of consumer rights violation in the tourism industry and recommend legal solutions.

Meeting 7: Mid-Term Examination (UTS)

  • Activity: Written exam or take-home assignment integrating material from meetings 1-6.

Meeting 8: Sharia Aspects in Tourism Business (1) - Halal Tourism Concepts

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to understand the concepts and principles of halal tourism and its regulations.

  • Material: Definition, scope, and economic potential of halal tourism. Implementation standards based on SPPT 811:2016 (Guidelines for Sharia-Based Tourism Implementation).

  • Learning Form: Guest lecture (if possible) or literature study and presentation on the development of halal tourism in Indonesia.

  • Assignment: Map one tourist destination to assess its readiness to become a halal tourist destination.

Meeting 9: Sharia Aspects in Tourism Business (2) - Applicable Contracts (Akad)

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to apply appropriate sharia contracts in tourism business transactions.

  • Material: Application of akad ijarah (lease), wakalah (agency), ju'alah (reward), and syirkah (partnership) in business models of travel, hotels, and event organizers.

  • Learning Form: Discussion and case analysis to determine the most appropriate contract for various business scenarios.

  • Assignment: Design a tour package by applying sharia contracts and explain its transaction scheme.

Meeting 10: Tourism Business Dispute Resolution

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to compare and evaluate various methods of dispute resolution in tourism.

  • Material: Litigation (court) and non-litigation (mediation, arbitration, through consumer dispute resolution agencies) channels. The role of Professional Associations in dispute resolution.

  • Learning Form: Simulation of mediation between a consumer and a tourism business actor.

  • Assignment: Review a court decision or BPSK ruling related to a tourism dispute.

Meeting 11: Labor Law in the Tourism Industry

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to identify specific labor law issues in the tourism industry.

  • Material: Employment status (permanent, contract, outsourcing employees), leave rights, wages, and issues of seasonal workers. The role of labor unions in hotels and restaurants.

  • Learning Form: Group discussion on case studies of layoffs during the pandemic and workers' rights.

  • Assignment: Analyze an employment contract from the perspective of Labor Law and the principle of justice.

Meeting 12: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law for Tourism Businesses

  • Sub-CLO: Students understand the legal impact of bankruptcy on tourism business actors.

  • Material: Procedures and requirements for filing bankruptcy, the concept of assets and liabilities, and the legal consequences for contracts made by the bankrupt company.

  • Learning Form: Case study of a real tourism company experiencing financial difficulties.

  • Assignment: Summarize the legal process that can be taken by creditors if a travel bureau is declared bankrupt.

Meeting 13: Digital Law and E-Commerce in Tourism

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to analyze the legal challenges and actors in the trend of digitalization in the tourism business.

  • Material: Regulations on e-commerce (ITE Law), liability of online platforms (Traveloka, Tiket.com, Airbnb), and protection of consumer personal data.

  • Learning Form: Presentation and discussion on cases of online fraud or data breaches in travel applications.

  • Assignment: Evaluate the Terms & Conditions of one online travel platform from the perspective of the ITE Law and Consumer Protection.

Meeting 14: Comprehensive Case Study - Religious Tourism (Wisata Religi)

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to analyze the legal and sharia aspects of developing and managing religious tourism destinations and businesses.

  • Material: Legal framework for religious sites (mosques, monasteries, temples), management of pilgrimages (umrah, ziarah), contracts for religious tour packages, specific consumer protection issues (spiritual services, safety), and cultural sensitivity.

  • Learning Form: Analysis of a major case study involving the development of a religious tourism site or the organization of a mass pilgrimage, discussing legal permits, business agreements, and potential disputes.

  • Assignment: Develop a legal compliance checklist for a company offering specialized religious tour packages.

Meeting 15: Halal Tourism: Standards, Certification, and Market Development

  • Sub-CLO: Students are able to evaluate the implementation of halal tourism standards and develop strategies for sharia-compliant tourism products.

  • Material: Deep dive into national and international halal tourism standards (e.g., SPPT 811:2016, GSTC Criteria). The process of halal certification for hotels, restaurants, and tour operators. Market analysis, marketing strategies for halal tourism, and challenges in global implementation.

  • Learning Form: Workshop: Critically evaluating the halal compliance of an existing hotel or destination based on standard criteria and proposing improvements.

  • Assignment: Create a project proposal for developing a new halal tourism product or obtaining halal certification for an existing tourism service.

Meeting 16: Final Semester Examination (UAS)

  • Activity: A comprehensive final exam covering all material discussed during the semester.


Closing:

This course is designed to provide not only theory but also practical applications through case studies, discussions, and assignments. Active participation from all students is highly expected to create an optimal learning dynamic.

Let's go through this semester with enthusiasm and commitment to understanding the complexities and opportunities in Business Law in Tourism.

Sincerely,
Sugeng Riyadi, S.E., M.S.I.
Lecturer for Business Law in Tourism

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