Unit 37 The Travel and Tourism Sector

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Aim of Unit 37 The Travel and Tourism Sector

The aim of this unit is to understand the context of global environment through which the travel and tourism sectors are getting operated. This demonstration would be beneficial for the learners to study the travel and tourism sectors. This unit would help the learner to gain a better understanding of the tourism sector in the global scenario. In addition to this, this unit also examines the tourism evolution in a historical insight which helps in understanding the various external influences the tourism sector. Furthermore, investigating the national and international policies would help the learners assess the influences that impacts on the tourism sectors.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the history and structure of the travel and tourism sector

In this part, students would be able to understand the historical aspect tourism development. In addition to this, students would be able to evaluate the various factors of tourism needs for the visitors which would enhance the tourism concepts that would help in deriving various developments for tourism developments. Furthermore, the demonstration of the travel and tourism sector’s structure would help in understanding the needs of these sectors.

LO2 Understand the influence of local and national governments and international agencies on the travel and tourism sector

The various influences such as economic policies and political changes affect tourism businesses. In addition to this, the various government regulations play a significant role for the growth of tourism sector. Furthermore, in the case of international tourism services, international tourism bodies are playing a significant role for enhancing the tourism services.

LO3 Understand the effects of supply and demand on the travel and tourism sector

The supply and demand on the travel and tourism sector ensures to fulfil the tourism requirements of the visitors. The tourism sector of a particular region gets affected by the economical status of that region. Several factors including inflation, currency exchange rates, work pattern, globalisation and other economical factors influence the growth of the tourism sector. In addition to this, supplying the required services to the visitors also ensures a better growth of this sector.

LO4 Understand the impacts of tourism

Due to tourism business several income sources gets generated and this results in a better employment for a particular region which enhances the strength of an economic region. Tourism business also attracts the foreign people which help in enhancing the currency exchange and it ensures a great revenue source for the governments. However, maintenance is important for attracting the tourists and the government bodies also need to ensure the safety of the citizens.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit a learner will:	Assessment criteria for pass The learner can:
LO1 Understand the history and structure of the travel and tourism sector	1.1 explain key historical developments in the travel and tourism sector 1.2 explain the structure of the travel and tourism sector
LO2 Understand the influence of local and national governments and international agencies on the travel and tourism sector	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 policy influences the success of the travel and tourism sector 2.3 discuss the implications of political change on the travel and tourism sector in different countries
LO3 Understand the effects of supply and demand on the travel and tourism sector	3.1 explain factors affecting tourism demand 3.2 explain how supply has changed to meet the effects of demand
LO4 Understand the impacts of tourism	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 while maximising the positive impacts

Links

This unit introduces learners to the travel and tourism sector and links with most units in this qualification.

This unit maps to the following Management NVQ unit:

Unit 36 Sport and Leisure Tourism in the UK