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4.24
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The Travel & Tourism
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Unit Aims
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This unit aims to develop understanding of the development and structure of the travel and tourism sector and how it is affected by external agencies and factors. An understanding of the impacts of tourism will also be developed.
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Unit Level
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4
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Unit Code
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A/60740
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GLH
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60
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Credit Value
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15
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Unit Grading Structure
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Pass
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Assignment Guidance
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Learners will carry out research into the travel and tourism sector report on key developments, the structure of the sector and its influences. Learners will analyse the effects of demand and supply report on the impacts of tourism.
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Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Criteria
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1. Understand the history and structure of the travel and tourism sector
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1.1 Explain key historical developments in the travel and tourism sector
1.2 Explain the structure of the travel and tourism
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2. Understand the influence of local and national governments and international agencies on the travel and tourism sector
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2.1 Analyse the function of government, government sponsored bodies and international agencies in travel and tourism
2.2 Explain how local and national economic policies influence the success of the travel and tourism sector
2.3 Discuss the implications of political change
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2. Understand the effects of supply and demand on the travel and tourism sector
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3.1 Explain factors affecting tourism demand
3.2 Explain how supply has changed to meet the effects of demand
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3. Understand the impacts of tourism
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4.1 Evaluate the main positive and negative economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism
4.2 Explain strategies that can be used to minimise the negative impacts whilst
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Indicative Content
1. Understand the history and structure of the travel and tourism sector
Key historical developments
Developments in transport e.g. development of aviation post 1945; introduction of low cost airlines; deregulation of airways; airport expansion; Channel Tunnel; cruise ships; motorway networks; luxury coaches.
- The Grand Tour
- introduction of package holidays
- changes in technology
- government legislation, Development of Tourism Act,1969, Transport Acts, 1980 and 1985
Structure
- private, public and voluntary sectors
- industries within travel and tourism: tour operators, travel agents, accommodation services, passenger transport e.g., rail travel, road travel, aviation and airports, sea travel, public sector, visitor attractions, support services
2. Understand the influence of local and national governments and international agencies on the travel and tourism sector
Function of government
- development of tourism policy
- introduction of legislation
- introduction of duties
Government sponsored bodies
- tourism departments e.g. Department of Culture, Media and Sport in the UK
- regional tourist boards
- tourist offices
- development agencies
- local government
International agencies
- European Union
- World Tourism Organisation
- World Travel and Tourism Council
- International Air Transport Association
- International Civil Aviation Authority
- UNESCO
National economic policy
- promotion and support for tourism e.g. through Visit Britain or other national tourist offices
- special events
- transport policy
Local economic policy
- promotion of tourism
- planning
- grants for tourism development
Implications of political change in different countries
- change in tourism policy
- change in transport policy
- change in duties affecting tourism
- change in visa/entry requirements
- political unrest e.g. Arab Spring
- change in political philosophy e.g change from totalitarian regime to greater levels of democracy and freedom of movement
3. Understand the effects of supply and demand on the travel and tourism sector
Factors affecting demand
Political and economic factors
- changes in legislation – national and European
- government policy
- events e.g. Olympics
- changes in disposable income
- changes in VAT
- new taxation
- employment levels
Social factors
- demographics
- changes in holiday/leisure patterns
- work patterns
- demand for budget/luxury products
Environmental factors
- air emissions
- carbon footprint
- choice of environmentally friendly providers
- sourcing of products
Technological factors
- improving communication systems
- software for reservations and planning
- easier access e.g. flights
Changes in supply
- luxury hotels
- budget hotels
- different modes of transport e.g. larger aircraft, faster high speed trains, bigger cruise ships
- new destinations
- increased diversity of tour operators e.g. for adventure holidays, personalised holidays, walking/cycling holidays
- city breaks
4. Understand the impacts of tourism
Positive impacts Economic
- employment- direct and indirect
- tourism revenue – direct and indirect
- foreign exchange
- multiplier effect
- taxes
Environmental
- conservation of historic sites
- eco tourism
- improved infrastructure
- protection of natural environment
Social
- cultural interaction
- education
- preservation of cultural practice e.g. dance Negative
Economic
- leakage
- movement of population to tourist areas
- artificial inflation
- seasonality
Environmental
- spoiled habitats
- damage to historic sites
- use of natural resources e.g. water
Social
- rise in crime
- rise in prostitution
- local facilities lost to tourism
- commercialisation of culture and reinforcement of stereotypes
- overcrowding
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