Travel and Tourism

Course summary

Travel and tourism is the fastest-growing global industry with an estimated workforce of around 10% of the world's population. The travel and tourism sector offers the opportunity to work for international organizations that allow career paths to combine both work and travel. Studying for the Diploma will enhance your geographical and business knowledge through the completion of the core and option units. The course also develops enterprise and entrepreneurship skills for employment as well as preparing students for university. The course will provide an insight into the world of tour operations and package holidays, including being a holiday representative, working as a travel agent or on a cruise line; the hospitality sector, including hotels ranging from budget to luxury, as well as restaurants, coffee shops, and bars; tourist attractions, from purpose­built theme parks to historic houses; and the transport sector, including working at airports, and for airlines as cabin crew. Students will develop an understanding of key business concepts including marketing, finance, human resources, research, and customer service. A range of study visits will broaden your experience of the industry and provide you with invaluable exposure to successful entrepreneurs and the scope of the UK tourism industry. This is an opportunity to take the avocational course as an initial or further qualification and gain an understanding of the many sectors of the travel and tourism industry. It will develop understanding, knowledge, and skills to a high level of competence for employment within the travel and tourism industry or for progressing to university. Successful students progress to Higher education by studying International Tourism Management, Events Management, Business Studies, Geography and Tourism, Marketing or other related subjects at university. Others readily find employment in a wide range of businesses in Cornwall, the wider UK, and overseas. As an industry, it is home to more small and medium­sized enterprises than any other sector, so starting a business is another career option, and core units like Travel and Tourism Enterprise will enable the development of these skills.