The Travel and Tourism Industry

Overview

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

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the impact of the travel and tourism industry for a chosen destination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the importance of the tourism industry to a specified country and its regional economy

  • 1.2

    Analyse strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for the tourism industry of a specified country.

2

Understand the development process for a new tourist destination.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the development process for a new tourist destination.

  • 2.2

    Analyse how legislation impacts on the development of a new tourist destination.

3

Understand major travel and tourism organisations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse the range of products and services offered by:

    • a major tour operator
    • a major airline.

4

Understand the internal structure of the travel and tourism industry.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Analyse how the internal structure of the travel and tourism industry helps to link the different elements of the industry together.

    For example, how does hospitality link with airport services or travel agencies?