GCSE Leisure & Tourism 60% Coursework 40% Examination
Unit One The Nature of the Leisure & Tourism Industry. Students will understand the components of the leisure and tourism industry. They will look at examples of the products and services, the range of jobs, duties and responsibilities.
Key Components of the Leisure Industry Leisure Industry Sport & Recreation Art & Entertainment Countryside Recreation Hame-based Leisure Play and Activities
Key Components of the Tourism Industry Tourism Industry Travel AgentsTour Operators Tourist Information On-line Travel Services AccommodationTransportation
Visitor Attractions Natural Attractions Built Attractions Heritage Attractions UK and International
Leisure Activities Leisure ReadingSportCinema Walking TVMusicEating Out Computer Games Social Networking Attractions
Where Leisure Take Place Where Gyms and Health Centres LibrariesDVD Rental Cinema & Theatre Pubs, Restaurants Community Centres Museums & Art Galleries Sports Venues Theme Parks Adventure Playgrounds Country Parks Games ShopsCraft Shops
Holiday Types Package Independent Domestic Inbound Outbound Short Haul Long Haul Special Interest Short Breaks
Leisure Jobs Leisure Centre Assistant Fitness Instructor Lifeguards Park Rangers Cinema Staff
Tourism Jobs Travel Clerk Coach Driver Air Cabin Crew Tourism Call Centre Resort Rep TIC Guides
Functional Areas of Leisure & Tourism Leisure & Tourism Human Resources Information Technology Finance Sales & Marketing Administration
Aims & Objectives Survival Profit Growth To Provide a Service
Sales & Marketing The Marketing Mix –Products –Prices –Place –Promotion Butlers Model
Why People use leisure Facilities Fitness Relaxation Entertainment Spiritual Wellbeing Challenge Social Opportunities Health
Why People Travel Holidays Sightseeing Visiting Tourist Attractions VFR Business Education
Methods of Travel Air Rail Sea Road
Factors that affect L & T Factors:- Costs & Fares Convenience Availability Frequency Accessibility Special Offers Suitable Timetables Routes Considerations:- Health, disease and precautions Security
Tourist Destinations DestinationsSeasideCountryside Towns & Cities Business Destinations Built Attractions Culture & Historical
IMPACTS Impacts on communities Impact on environments Ecotourism Sustainable development UK and world wide destinations