International Travel and Tourism

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2027.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018148
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the growth of the travel and tourism sector internationally.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Analyse the impact of the socio-economic environment and technological advances on the travel and tourism sector.

  • 1.2

    Explain how product development and growth has impacted on the travel and tourism sector.

  • 1.3

    Analyse how changes in customer motivation and expectations have impacted on the travel and tourism sector.

2

Understand the travel and tourism sector domestically and internationally.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explaun the aims and objectives of components of the domestic and international travel and tourism industry including:


    • visitor attractions
    • accommodation
    • tourist boards
    • conference and events services.
  • 2.2

    Explain the objectives and funding of commercial and non-commercial organisations within the travel and tourism sector both in the UK and internationally.

  • 2.3

    Compare how the expectations of stakeholders differ between commercial and non-commercial organisations within the domestic and international travel and tourism sector.

3

Understand the travel and tourism sector in a chosen destination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse customer spending in the travel and tourism sector for a chosen destination, drawing on statistical data or other relevant information.

  • 3.2

    Produce a profile of the inbound and outbound tourism for the chosen destination, drawing on statistical information.