Worldwide Tourism Destinations

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/505/2520
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know different types of worldwide tourism destinations.

Learning Outcome 1: Indicative Content 

Examples of types of tourism destinations

  • Seaside resorts
  • Mountains
  • All-inclusive
  • Adventure
  • Culture

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the different types of tourism destinations.
  • 1.2
    Locate major worldwide destinations for each type on each continent.
2

Understand the appeal of different worldwide destinations to differing customer types.

Learning Outcome 2: Indicative Content 

Appeal of different destinations may include:

  • climate
  • facilities
  • entertainment
  • accommodation
  • culture/heritage
  • events
  • ease of access
  • costs
  • image/fashion/trends

Examples of customer types

  • Individual/singles;
  • Couples
  • Families (with infants, toddlers, teenagers)
  • Young adults
  • Specific needs
  • Business travellers

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Assess the appeal of different destinations to differing customer types, including
    a) seaside resorts
    b) mountains
    c) all inclusive
    d) adventure
    e) culture.
  • 2.2
    Select destinations for specific customers, explaining the appeal of your choices.
3

Be able to plan worldwide holiday and travel itineraries.

Learning Outcome 3: Indicative Content 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence to meet the assessment criteria.

Destinations selected should demonstrate awareness of the needs of customer, for example through facilities available, climate, attractions, culture, accommodation offered.

Relative convenience may include distance to departure airport, transfer time, availability of

flights on specified days/ specified times.

Evidence may include for example, written work, witness statements, peer assessments, a personal log, notes of discussions with customers, a video diary.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Select destinations and plan holiday itineraries to meet the needs of specified customers.
  • 3.2
    Compare travel costs and relative convenience for a range of different destinations.