The Travel and Tourism Industry

Unit reference
M/651/8338
Guided learning hours
40
Level
3
Credits
10

This unit will provide you with with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, structure, and significance of the travel and tourism industry. 

You will explore the fundamental aspects of travel, tourism, and tourists, and examine the roles and interrelationships of key stakeholders that contribute to the functioning of the industry. You will also gain understanding of the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental impacts of the travel and tourism sector on destinations at local, national, and global levels.

Assessed by assignment.

 

Qualifications for this unit

NEW: ABE Level 3 Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality, Business and Leadership

Units
12

With this comprehensive qualification you'll gain essential knowledge, understanding, and the skills required to succeed in the tourism and hospitality industries. It offers wide-ranging insight into the tourism and hospitality sectors, and this is underpinned by skills and understanding of business and leadership in general. It is ideal if you are seeking to develop a career from a broad foundation of knowledge or progress to higher-level study in related disciplines.

NEW: ABE Level 3 Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Leadership

Units
6

This qualification will develop your knowledge, understanding, and the skills required to succeed in the tourism and hospitality industries, plus additional development of your ability to lead and support others. You'll gain broad sector insight to help you develop a career supported by an understanding of how to approach a leadership role, and readiness for progression to higher-level study in related disciplines.

NEW: ABE Level 3 Certificate in Tourism, Hospitality and Leadership

Units
3

This qualification provides essential knowledge, understanding, and the skills required in the tourism and hospitality industries, along with an introduction to leadership. It offers a solid foundation for individuals seeking to develop a career or lead a team in these sectors or progress to higher-level study in related disciplines.

NEW: ABE Level 3 Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality and Business

Units
6

Develop your knowledge, understanding, and the skills needed to succeed in the tourism and hospitality industries, plus additional insight into business management disciplines. This qualification potentially gives you a wider choice of future career options - you'll gain broad sector insight supported by business acumen, which will help your career and progression to higher-level study in related disciplines.

NEW: ABE Level 3 Award in Travel & Tourism

Units
1

If you want to develop a career in this sector or progress to higher-level study in related disciplines, this qualification will give you a quick insight. You'll gain essential knowledge, understanding, and skills required to succeed in the tourism and travel industry.