This course is designed to give students an insight into how the Travel and Tourism Industry is organised and run. They will gain detailed knowledge on many aspects of the industry and its operations as well as a wider appreciation of Travel and Tourism as a business. The aims of this course are to allow students to develop cultural and global awareness and to instil a lifelong passion of travel. The course will provide an opportunity to explore the travel and tourism industry and its importance in today’s society. On completing the course students can progress onto a higher level of study, apprenticeship or relevant employment in the business or travel and tourism sector.
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths
When taking this qualification you will study three mandatory units covering three areas: The World of travel: this will develop the skills you need to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK Global destinations: you will investigate the feature, appeal and importance of different global destinations Principles of marketing in travel & tourism: this will help you to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data You will also be studying an optional unit which will be focused around either visitor attractions or events, conferences and exhibitions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Common Lane, Wilmington, DA2 7DR |
This course is designed to give students an insight into how the Travel and Tourism Industry is organised and run. They will gain detailed knowledge on many aspects of the industry and its operations as well as a wider appreciation of Travel and Tourism as a business. The aims of this course are to allow students to develop cultural and global awareness and to instil a lifelong passion of travel. The course will provide an opportunity to explore the travel and tourism industry and its importance in today’s society. On completing the course students can progress onto a higher level of study, apprenticeship or relevant employment in the business or travel and tourism sector.
Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths
When taking this qualification you will study three mandatory units covering three areas: The World of travel: this will develop the skills you need to examine, interpret and analyse a variety of statistics that measure the importance of tourism to the UK Global destinations: you will investigate the feature, appeal and importance of different global destinations Principles of marketing in travel & tourism: this will help you to develop a successful marketing plan for use by travel and tourism organisations to attract and engage with customers using research data You will also be studying an optional unit which will be focused around either visitor attractions or events, conferences and exhibitions.