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BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism Unit 1 The World of Travel and Tourism Summary
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The World of Travel and Tourism RevisionA: Types of Travel and Tourism
Topic A.1- Types of Tourism
Tourism: A trip away from home for one night or more
Domestic Tourism: Someone travelling within their country of residence
Example: Sarah travelling from Manchester to Birmingham
Inbound Tourism: Someone from overseas coming to the UK
Example: Joe travelling from Madrid to Liverpool
Outbound Tourism: Someone from the UK travelling overseas
Example: Chloe travelling from London to Canada
Topic A.2- Types of Travel
Leisure Travel: Travelling for pleasure, enjoyment, relaxation or special interests (e.g short
breaks, holidays, special events)
Corporate Travel: Travel associated with work or job but takes place away from usual place
of work (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Events)
Specialist Travel: Travelling for a specific reason (e.g adventure, health, education, heritage,
gap year, conservation, special interests)
Sustainable Tourism: Meeting the needs of present tourists and local communities while
protecting the natural, historical and cultural environment for the future
Benefits of sustainable tourism: Helps to protect the environment, reduces the amount of
energy used, reduces the amount of waste created, creates links with the local community
Topic A.3- Types of Travel and Tourism Customer
Individuals and couples: No children areas
Families with a range of ages and structures: Parking, kids menus, places and things to do
within a short distance
Groups, educational, senior citizens, special interest: Pre-arranged rooms, safety, booking
facilities
Corporate travellers: Desk, Wi-Fi, space to work, low levels of noise
, Customers with specific requirements – different languages or cultures, specific needs –
visual, hearing or mobility: Ground floor rooms, wheelchair access, large print menus,
induction loops, carers
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