IGCSE Travel & Tourism Course
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Course
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Distance Learning
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1 Year
Travel and Tourism is one of the most varied and important global industries. It contributes significantly to the economies of many countries.
This Distance Learning online IGCSE Travel & Tourism course is designed to help meet the growing need for well qualified and knowledgeable people who want a career in the Travel and Tourism industry. This qualification will provide you with a broad introduction to the key components of this exciting and challenging field.
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About this course
Key Topics
There are five modules that make up the IGCSE Travel & Tourism. The main modules are as follows:
Unit 1: The travel and tourism industry
Unit 2: Features of worldwide destinations
Unit 3: Customer care and working procedures
Unit 4: Travel and tourism products and services
Unit 5: The Role and Function of Marketing and Promotion In Travel and Tourism
The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Travel & Tourism and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.
University of Cambridge IGCSE in Travel and Tourism (0471)
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Subjects
- Travel Tourism
- Tourism Industry
- Tourism
- Travel and Tourism
- Tourism Policy
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Course programme
IGCSE in Travel and Tourism
How is the course structured?The IGCSE Travel & Tourism course is divided into Five comprehensive modules:
Unit 1: The travel and tourism industry
- Understand and explain the structure of the international travel and tourism industry
- Investigate the social, cultural, economic and environmental impact of travel and tourism
- Identify the role of national governments in forming tourism policy and promotion
- Investigate the patterns of demand for international travel and tourism
Unit 2: Features of worldwide destinations
- Demonstrate knowledge of the main global features
- Demonstrate awareness of different time zones and climate
- Investigate travel and tourism destinations
- Identify and describe the features which attract tourists to a particular destination
Unit 3: Customer care and working procedures
- Deal with customers and colleagues
- Identify the essential personal skills required when working in the travel and tourism industry
- Follow basic procedures when handling enquiries, making reservations and receiving money
- Use reference sources to obtain information
- Explore presentation and promotion of tourist facilities
Unit 4: Travel and tourism products and services
- Identify and describe tourism products
- Explore the roles of tour operators and travel agents
- Describe support facilities for travel and tourism
- Explore the features of worldwide transport in relation to major international routes
- Example exam question for units 1 - 4
Unit 5: The Role and Function of Marketing and Promotion In Travel and Tourism
- Role and Function of Marketing and Promotion
- Market segmentation and targeting
- Product as part of the marketing mix
- Price as part of the marketing mix
- Place as part of the marketing mix
- Promotion as part of the marketing mix
- Example exam question for unit 5
IGCSE Travel & Tourism Course