AS/A2 Travel & Tourism (Double Award)

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Why do Travel and Tourism?

The travel and tourism industry is one of the most profitable industries worldwide. Do you want to be part of it? This course is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to pursue a career in the travel/tourism industry.

What will I study?

You will begin by investigating the travel and tourism industry, what it involves, why it is so important and how it has developed over the years. Customer service looks at how you will deal with customers in the real world and you will plan and deliver a welcome meeting for the Resort Operations Unit as you would do if you were an overseas representative. You will learn how businesses promote and market themselves. The UK and European travel destinations topics enable you to study a wide range of holiday hotspots to improve your geographical knowledge, and you will design itineraries for a range of UK customers.

Travel and Tourism

The extra stuff at RSFC

We will provide you with the experiences and knowledge you will need to work in the travel industry and you will have a varied programme of trips and visits both in the UK and abroad. In addition, you will be working with first class facilities and technology to enhance your studies.

What can I do with Travel and Tourism after college?

The course is an excellent starting point if your career aim is to work in the travel and tourism industry and jobs such as holiday reps, tour guides and travel agents will welcome this qualification. The course combines well with most other subjects.

What do I need to do Travel and Tourism?

You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses.