Curriculum Leader of Learning:	Mr D Whittingham
	whittinghamd@christofidelis.org.uk
Course Studied:	Pearson BTEC Travel and Tourism

 

Why study Travel and Tourism?

This is the course for you if you have an interest in and enjoy visiting places both in this country and abroad.
It also gives you the opportunity to learn about one of the biggest employers in Chester – Tourism.

Course Outline

Component 1 – Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations. Students will investigate organisations in the UK, their ownership, aims, key products and services, and how they work together. They will also explore the role of different consumer technologies within the industry.

Component 2 – Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism. Students will investigate how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends and identify customer needs and preferences.

Component 3 – Influences on Global Travel and Tourism. Students will explore the different factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how organisations and destinations respond to these factors. They will also examine potential impacts of tourism and how destinations can manage the impacts and control tourism development in a sustainable way.

How is the course assessed?

Components 1 and 2 are internally marked and moderated externally.
Component 3 is an external synoptic paper. This consists of a 2 hour exam, worth 60 marks.

What do the Travel and Tourism subject ambassadors think?

“I chose Travel and Tourism because I am really interested in places around the world as well as this country. Living in Chester which has so much tourism makes it feel really and not just theory. It’s not all about exams as well as much of the work is coursework based which I prefer. The work involves real world”

Where can this course lead?

It can lead directly into BTEC Level 3 in Travel and Tourism. It can also be a useful introduction for various A Level courses and Vocational courses e.g cabin crew. Travel and Tourism industry is one of the largest employers in the world so could be the start of many careers such as Events Management, Travel Advisory, Airport and Cabin Crew.

Career inspiration
From careers you know to opportunities you might never have imagined, discover where studying this subject could lead. Select the career to go to more information:

Career	What could you do?
Cabin Crew	Travel around the world while ensuring passengers have a safe and enjoyable flight.
Travel Agent	Help people plan and book holidays, trips and unforgettable experiences.
Hotel Manager	Oversee the running of a hotel and create excellent experiences for guests.
Events Manager	Plan and organise major events, from music festivals to international conferences.
Tourism Officer	Promote destinations, attractions and experiences to encourage visitors and support local communities.
Sustainable Tourism Specialist	Help destinations and travel businesses reduce their environmental impact and develop responsible tourism.