Development of the Travel and Tourism Industry

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
T/505/2504
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the key reasons for the post-war development in the UK travel and tourism industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe how post war developments in transportation impacted on the travel and tourism industry.
  • 1.2
    Explain the socio-economic factors that contributed to the growth in tourism.
  • 1.3
    Explain how the development of the package holiday and mass tourism led to the decline in the UK seaside resorts.
  • 1.4
    Explain how mergers and acquisitions led to the current structure of the tour operating sector.
2

Understand the impact of technology on the industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain the impact of technology on air, sea and land transport.
  • 2.2
    Explain the impact of the internet on booking trends and independent travel.
  • 2.3
    Explain how technology has been used to enhance the visitor experience at visitor attractions.
3

Understand the current trends in the UK tourism industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain how and why the contribution of the travel and tourism industry has changed over time.
  • 3.2
    Explain the causes of key trends in domestic and inbound tourism.
  • 3.3
    Explain the key trends in UK outbound tourism.
  • 3.4
    Discuss the reasons for growth of key types of tourism.
  • 3.5
    Identify the growth sectors with the industry, giving reasons.
4

Understand how the industry responds to external pressures.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain how travel and tourism organisations respond to environmental pressures.
  • 4.2
    Describe measures taken to ensure the cultures of host communities are protected.