Travel and Tourism

Course summary

The Travel and Tourism sector is vital for the success of economies around the world. Tourism creates a wide range of global job opportunities and plants a sense of cultural exchange between communities. In the UK, The travel and tourism sector is one of the UK’s largest employers, accounting for 9.5% of total employment in 2019 and contributed £213.8 billion to the UK’s GDP in 2018. Through studying this course, you will explore the key sectors of the tourism industry and develop and enrich your knowledge of the features and appeal of global destinations. The aim of the BTEC is that it is vocational; you will be required to complete work that you would be asked to do in the real world. This gives you the opportunity to develop skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. Whilst studying the course, you will be required to carry out independent research and complete group-based activities to explore a wide range of industry based content. You will identify the different types of tourists and tourism, explore the scope and scale of the industry and create travel itineraries to meet the needs and requirements of customers visiting important tourist destinations.