International Diploma in Travel and Tourism - Level 4

Advanced International Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Level 5

Course Overview

There's been no better time to begin a career in Tourism, as it is
now the largest industry in the world.
This course is designed to adapt to many roles in the industry.
You will first learn the mandatory units then specialise by picking more
to suit your chosen career, if you're not sure what you're career will be
then this course can help you learn about your prospects as you develop them.

Cost & Duration

The prices below are all £10 cheaper than if you buy them directly through ATHE!
Certificate Level - £340 (4 to 6 months)
Diploma Level - £470 (6 to 9 months)
Advanced Diploma Level - £535 (9 to 12 months)
(The prices above are the total amount for
the programme including examination fees)

(The prices above are the total amount for
the programme including examination fees)

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Course Level

This qualification can be completed at level 3, 4, or 5,
You can start at any level depending on your experience.

The Advanced International Diploma in Travel and Tourism is accredited by NCFE - www.NCFE.co.uk
NCFE is a leading provider of nationally recognised qualifications
committed to delivering exceptional customer service. Being that this course is accredied by NCFE and also recognised by a number of
U.K universities we can guarantee that universities in and outside the U.k will take applications
for degree programmes in Travel and Tourism.

Course Content

This programme is made up of units,
The first four are Mandatory units and then you choose more from the Optional Units.

If you study the Certificate you pick 2 optional units
For the Diploma you pick 4 optional units
and for the Advanced Diploma you pick 8 optional units

The optional units are specialised and are there so that you can tailor the course to suit your interests or career goals.
If you are unsure which units to study you can discuss it with your tutor whom will advise you further.

Unit Titles:
Travel and Tourism - an analysis
Global destinations
World Transport
Marketing and Sales Promotion

Optional
Customer Service
Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
Tour Operations
Tourism and Sports
Tourism in the Countryside
Airline Operations
Visitor Attractions
Destination Management
Tourism Development
Business Travel
Responsible Tourism
Esoteric Tourism

Unit Titles:
Travel and Tourism - an analysis
Global destinations
World Transport
Marketing and Sales Promotion
Customer Service
Hospitality in Travel and Tourism
Tour Operations
Tourism and Sports
Tourism in the Countryside
Airline Operations
Visitor Attractions
Destination Management
Tourism Development
Business Travel
Responsible Tourism
Esoteric Tourism

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Study Details

Distance learning is becoming increasingly popular as we all lead busier lives
and as a leading provider ATHE is in a position to offer you a fulfilling educational
experience and a fully accredited qualification.

To learn more about Distance Learning click here

Once you've applied you are given a link to your "Online Learning Environment"
which is the site with all the info you need to study your course.

You will be appointed with a qualified tutor with whom you will keep in regular
contact via email, your tutor will show you how to use the website,
set you tasks and generally help you get through the course.

To learn more about our Tutors click here

Students progress is monitored by continuous assessment, you will not need
to attend any classes or exams, it will be done in the comfort of your own environment

Prospects

The International Diploma in Travel and Tourism is a programme designed to increase your prospects.
Once you have completed the course you can apply
through us (or directly) to study for a Tourism Studies degree at many universities in or outside the U.K.

If you have more than 3 years of relevant experience after you've completed this
course you can apply directly for the Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
and once you've completed that you can apply for an MBA at a U.K university.

Other than continuing your studies at a university you can also expect to
find greater prospects in the tourism industry if you head straight for a career.

Entry Requirements

You can start at level 3, 4 or 5 in this course.
If you have no experience start at level 3 or 4, if you have some experience start at level 5.
Email us for more advice on this.

When you sign up to any of our courses you will automatically become registered on
our online forum where you can chat with your classmates.
Each course has it's own classroom where different subjects can
be debated among students and their tutors.

We also have a facebook page so you can keep track of your classmates outside the classroom.

Unit Contents:

Travel and Tourism - an analysis

The key factors that have affected the
development of the travel and tourism industry since 1950,
the roles and structures within the industry as well as
the negative and positive effect of tourism and the
impact on a local and national scale.

Global destinations

Understand sources of reference and research skills to provide a range of information for tourism related businesses
analyse major transport routes that link tourist generating and receiving areas worldwide.
Understand the tourism potential of different locations.

World Transport

Examine the development of the transport industry during the 20th century.
the main features and modes of transport that have helped in the development of the tourist industry.
Appreciate current issues affecting transport in the UK and Europe

Marketing and Sales Promotion

Recognise how marketing principles apply to different types of business in the tourist industry.
Understand the marketing strategies and communication strategies of travel and tourism organisations.
Recognise how sales promotion is used to promote products and services in the travel and tourism industry.

Customer Service

Analyse the characteristics of customer care and how it differs from a more tangible product or service.
Explore the issues involved when assessing the quality of customer service.
Explain the main methods of employee motivation within the travel and tourism industry.
Investigate the importance of consumer protection within the travel and tourism industries using examples.

Tour Operations

Understand the changing nature of the tour operator sector of the travel and tourism industry.
Be able to analyse the stages involved in planning a package holiday programme
Examine the external factors that affect the planning, selling and operations of a package holiday programme
Understand the roles of different legal and regulatory organisations.

Tourism and Sports

Appreciate the link between sport and tourism.
Recognise trends and issues affecting the development of sport as a major tourist activity.
Understand the economic impact of sport and major sporting events on the tourism industry
Recognise the range and types of organisation involved in sport promotion.

Tourism in the Countryside

Understand how countryside tourism has developed during the last 50 years.
Appreciate the types of activities undertaken by specific types oftourists in the countryside.
Understand the impact of tourism in rural areas.
Recognise how management organisations deal with countryside issues.

Visitor Attractions

Have knowledge of the products and services in different types of visitor attractions
Understand the impact that visitor attractions has on the local environment and community
Explain the appeal of different visitor attractions to different types of visitors.
Describe the health and safety and security at different visitor attractions

Destination Management

Explain the factors and the reasons for the demands of incoming and domestic tourists on worldwide tourist destinations.
Identify and explain the reason why different countries are able to attract and generate tourism.
Suggest and justify the characteristics of success in destination management.
Identify and describe the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in destination management

Tourism Development

Evaluate the progress of tourism development in a developing country.
Analyse the factors which have contributed to the development of a place as a tourist destination
Evaluate the economic, social and environmental benefits of tourism development in one country.
Explain the role of the multiplier in the development of tourism in both LEDC and MEDC.

Business Travel

Describe two current issues affecting business travel
Explain the role of trade and regulatory bodies involved with business travel
Evaluate the economic, social and environmental benefits of tourism development in one country.
Analyse the range of products and services available from the business travel agent to a client

Responsible Tourism

Minimises negative environmental, social and cultural impacts.
Cultural sensitivity, involving local people in decisions.
Benefits for local people and host communities, by improving working conditions and access to the industry.

Esoteric Tourism

The aim of this research is to introduce, explain and implement the term esotericism (esoterism, esoteric) in the vocabulary of the travel industry