An interest in tourism is vital to the completion of this course. The units cover a range of practical elements of the travel and tourism industry including many business topics which are applied to industry companies. Students are given the opportunity to investigate global destinations, create their own marketing plans and research different visitor attractions The course offers a variety of topics covering all the key aspects of the travel and tourism industry. The following are just a few examples: Explore the travel and tourism industry including how it is structured, the importance for the economy, the scale of the industry, and what internal and external factors affect the industry; How the customer needs are met; Marketing activities in different organisations including using research to create your own marketing plan; Planning itineraries for different customer types; Looking at how destinations have adapted to change. A variety of teaching methods will be used to enable you to complete the units, like visits to organisations and guest speakers from the industry, working independently or as part of a team, researching businesses through the internet or other sources, and producing and delivering presentations.
4 in English if the subject has not been taken. Level 2 Pass in a vocational course in subject if taken
You will complete 2 units in Year 12 and 2 further units in Year 13. In Year 12 Unit 1 is an externally examined unit and Unit 3 is an internally assessed piece of coursework. In Year 13 Unit 2 is an external assessment where students complete research prior to the exam and can take notes in to help them complete the test. The other Year 13 unit is an internally assessed piece of coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
An interest in tourism is vital to the completion of this course. The units cover a range of practical elements of the travel and tourism industry including many business topics which are applied to industry companies. Students are given the opportunity to investigate global destinations, create their own marketing plans and research different visitor attractions The course offers a variety of topics covering all the key aspects of the travel and tourism industry. The following are just a few examples: Explore the travel and tourism industry including how it is structured, the importance for the economy, the scale of the industry, and what internal and external factors affect the industry; How the customer needs are met; Marketing activities in different organisations including using research to create your own marketing plan; Planning itineraries for different customer types; Looking at how destinations have adapted to change. A variety of teaching methods will be used to enable you to complete the units, like visits to organisations and guest speakers from the industry, working independently or as part of a team, researching businesses through the internet or other sources, and producing and delivering presentations.
4 in English if the subject has not been taken. Level 2 Pass in a vocational course in subject if taken
You will complete 2 units in Year 12 and 2 further units in Year 13. In Year 12 Unit 1 is an externally examined unit and Unit 3 is an internally assessed piece of coursework. In Year 13 Unit 2 is an external assessment where students complete research prior to the exam and can take notes in to help them complete the test. The other Year 13 unit is an internally assessed piece of coursework.